Ghost Warrior
“Forgotten by time...Awakened by science...An ancient warrior faces the battle of his life.”
Synopsis
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
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Ghost Warrior (1984) - Official Trailer (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-12-14
Top Cast
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Hiroshi Fujioka
Yoshimitsu
John Calvin
Doctor Alan Richards
Janet Julian
Chris Welles
Charles Lampkin
Willie Walsh
Frank Schuller
Detective Berger
Bill Morey
Doctor Carl Anderson
Andy Wood
Doctor Pete Denza
Robert Kino
Professor Takagi
Joan Foley
Ellie West
Peter Liapis
Johnny Tooth
Mieko Kobayashi
Chidori
Toshishiro Obata
Japanese Officer
Rob Narita
Boy Skier
Lynn Kuratomi
Girl Skier
Chris Caputo
Tom Jenks
Simmy Bow
Volker
William Jones
Officer Jones
Alan Lachaumette
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 1, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J. Larry Carroll
- Screenplay & Story
- Tim Curnen
- Original Score
- Richard Band
- Original Title
- Ghost Warrior
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Albert Band International Productions Inc., Empire Pictures, Harkham Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J. Larry Carroll
Tim Curnen
Richard Band
Mac Ahlberg
Brad Arensman
Charles Band, Albert Band, Efrem Harkham, Uri Harkham, Arthur H. Maslansky
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Curnen
Writer
J. Larry Carroll
Director
Charles Band
Producer
Richard Band
Original Music Composer
Mac Ahlberg
Director of Photography
Brad Arensman
Editor
Robert Howland
Production Design
Pamela B. Warner
Production Design
Kathie Clark
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghost Warrior
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ghost Warrior about?
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
Who directed Ghost Warrior?
Ghost Warrior was directed by J. Larry Carroll.
Who stars in Ghost Warrior?
The principal cast of Ghost Warrior includes Hiroshi Fujioka, John Calvin, Janet Julian, Charles Lampkin, Frank Schuller.
When was Ghost Warrior released and how long is it?
Ghost Warrior was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Ghost Warrior?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ghost Warrior was composed by Richard Band.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ghost Warrior?
Ghost Warrior holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).