Samurai Cop

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"You have the right to remain silent...dead silent"
  • NR
  • 1989
  • 1 hr 36 min
  • 4.5  (9,897)

Samurai Cop is a 1991 action-packed film directed and written by Amir Shervan. The movie has a cult following and is widely popular for its unique blend of cheesy dialogue, low budget, and hilariously bad acting. The film stars Robert Z'Dar as Yamashita, the main villain and Mathew Karedas as Joe Marshall, the Samurai Cop, a skilled police officer from San Diego who is brought to Los Angeles to help take down a notorious gang that controls the city's drug trade.

The movie opens with a scene showing Yamashita and his gang executing a drug deal gone wrong. The scene is full of unnecessary violence and gripping action, setting the stage for the rest of the film. Next, we meet Joe Marshall, who arrives in Los Angeles with his partner, Frank Washington (Mark Frazer), to help the LAPD take down the drug lord. Joe is a samurai-trained officer who wears a long, black wig and carries a katana sword wherever he goes. He's a mysterious, cool, and collected character with a dark past.

Joe quickly becomes famous among the LAPD officers and gets involved with the case, leading to intense action scenes throughout the movie. However, as Joe tries to infiltrate Yamashita's gang, Yamashita sends his henchman to take down Joe, leading to an array of action-packed and brutal confrontations.

Throughout the film, we are introduced to various characters who feel out of place in the world of Los Angeles. We have a woman who strips unprovoked, a nurse who flirts with Joe while she's treating his wounds, and a giant man who serves no purpose other than standing in the corner looking menacing. The acting from the supporting cast is terrible and often laughable. However, this adds to the charm of the movie.

As the movie progresses, Joe's character develops, and we get a brief insight into his past, which adds weight to his character. Joe's masculinity is emphasized throughout the film, with him often shirtless or showing off his martial arts training. He's also a charming character, with his cheesy one-liners making the audience laugh throughout. The film is full of cheesy dialogue that is so bad, it's good.

The action throughout the movie is fantastic, with well-choreographed fight scenes, car chases, and shootout scenes that keep the audience entertained. The film features over the top violence and gore, with a particular scene showing a man's head graphically decapitated by Yamashita's sword.

The film's soundtrack is a standout aspect of the movie, with an impressive combination of synth-heavy music and funky bass lines that seemed appropriate for the 80s rather than the 90s. The music helps to build up the tension and immerses the audience in the film's insane world.

In conclusion, Samurai Cop is a low budget, cheesy action movie that has gained a cult following over the years. It's a movie that is so bad, it's good. The film is full of over the top violence, cheesy dialogue, and an array of bizarre and out of place characters. The acting is terrible, but it adds to the charm of the movie. The film's action is fantastic, with an array of brutal and well-choreographed fight scenes, car chases and shootout scenes that will keep the audience entertained. If you haven't watched Samurai Cop, then you're definitely missing out on a hilarious and entertaining movie experience.

Samurai Cop is a 1989 action movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 4.5.

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  • Release Date
    1989
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 36 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    4.5  (9,897)
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