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Fist Of The North Star
1995
Based on the graphic novel "Hokuto No Ken" by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara, this live-action sci-fi action epic is an apocalyptic adventure centring on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world. Nietzschean hero Kenshiro wanders the wastelands of a neo-medieval future. He also attempts to liberate his imprisoned .. Read more
| Starring | Gary Daniels, Christopher Penn, Costas Mandylor, Julie Brown |
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| Director | Tony Randel |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
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Fist Of The North Star
Based on the graphic novel "Hokuto No Ken" by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara, this live-action sci-fi action epic is an apocalyptic adventure centring on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world. Nietzschean hero Kenshiro wanders the wastelands of a neo-medieval future. He also attempts to liberate his imprisoned lover from the wicked despot Lord Shin. Kenshiro carries with him the spiritual philosophy of his deceased father and hones his superhuman skills in preparation for metaphysical battles as well as mortal ones. His role as "Fist of the North Star" prescribes for him an awesome and profound challenge.
| Starring | Gary Daniels, Christopher Penn, Costas Mandylor, Julie Brown, Isako Washio, Mario Van Peebles, Malcolm McDowell |
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| Director | Tony Randel |
| Studio | E1 ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 28 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Action/Adventure, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Released | DVD: 07 Jun 2004 Production year: 1995 |
| Format | DVD |
Fist Of The North Star (1995)
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This very standard live-action version of the popular Japanese animated manga series was written and directed by the team behind Hellbound: Hellraiser II. Martial arts star Gary Daniels plays Kenshiro, the warrior on a mission to restore peace between the warring faction of the Northern and Southern Star, in his post-apocalyptic kingdom. Evil Southern Star chief Lord Shin (Costas Mandylor) has other ideas. It resembles a bad spaghetti western that's been unceremoniously dumped in a science-fiction setting, and Tony Randel's direction fails to match the hyper-kinetic quality of the original cartoon, despite plenty of goofy action spiced up with additional gore.
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A live-action remake of the animated film which simplifies the narrative but retains the unpleasantly over-the-top comic-book violence with gouts of blood and exploding heads; the acting is resolutely one-dimensional.
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Not worth the effort
I remember watching the anime film when I was about 16 and it was pretty good. This film is pretty awful. The acting is bad, the effects arent that great. The fights have a few funny bits but not enough (its not supposed to be a comedy but thats the best thing to view it as). The lead role is played by an Englishman which seemed a bit bizarre. Overall I wouldnt recommend you watch it.
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Fist of North Hollywood
Thought this was the Anime version - not the live action film - didn't bother to watch it as the actors on the disc looked cheesy!!!! So this is quite a useless review haha! But it looked Hollywood rubbery cheese to me!
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Fist Of The North Star
Based on the graphic novel "Hokuto No Ken" by Buronson & Tetsuo Hara, this live-action sci-fi action epic is an apocalyptic adventure centring on a man who must reverse the cataclysmic conditions of his world. Nietzschean hero Kenshiro wanders the wastelands of a neo-medieval future. He also ...
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