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Samurai Cop
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Samurai Cop

1991-11-30 · 96 min · ★ 4.5

Action · Crime · Comedy · Thriller

When Japanese organized crime imbeds itself within LA, the police turn to one man to take down the deadly Yakuza — Joe Marshall, aka "The Samurai." With his fearless swagger and rock hard jaw, The Samurai tears a two-fisted hole through the mob and doesn't stop until the job is done.

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Directors
Amir Shervan
Production companies
Hollywood Royal Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mathew KaredasMathew KaredasJoe Marshall
Mark FrazerMark FrazerFrank Washington
Cranston KomuroFooj Fujiyama
Robert Z'DarRobert Z'DarYamashita
Gerald OkamuraGerald OkamuraOkamura
Melissa MooreMelissa MoorePeggy
Joselito RescoberJoselito RescoberGay Waiter
Cameron OppenheimerCameron OppenheimerFemale Henchwoman
Jannis FarleyJennifer
Dale CummingsDale CummingsCaptain Roma
Rick GarciaPenis Grabbing Henchman
Jimmy WilliamsJimmy WilliamsPolice Captain
Warren StevensWarren StevensMan in Film Lab

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