Samurai Johnny Frankenstein

Samurai Johnny Frankenstein is a 1993 martial art based action adventure movie directed by and starring Scott Shaw. [1] [2]

Samurai Johnny Frankenstein
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Directed byScott Shaw
Produced byScott Shaw
Kenneth H. Kim
Hae Won Shin
Written byScott Shaw
Kenneth H. Kim
StarringScott Shaw
Kenneth H. Kim
Kimberly Bolin
Douglas Jackson
Roger Ellis
Jane Oshita
Release date
  • 1993 (1993)
Running time
90 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

This film revolves around the interaction of Sam Rockmore, (played by Shaw) who is a Private Investigator in Hollywood, California and Hal, played by Kenneth H. Kim, who is a half human, half cyborg on a mission to rid Los Angeles of crime. [3]

This film is considered a "Zen Film" in that it was created in the distinct style of filmmaking, formulated by Scott Shaw, known as Zen Filmmaking. In this style of filmmaking no scripts are used. [4]

‘’Samurai Johnny Frankenstein’’ experienced a wide release on video and DVD. This film was released theatrically in Japan and the Philippines under the title, ‘’Atomic Samurai.’’

References

  1. "Summary Bibliography: Samurai Johnny Frankenstein". British Film Institute. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
  2. Rafat Donica (2012). Frankenstein 100 lat w kinie. ISBN 978-83-7859-669-1.
  3. "Samurai Johnny Frankenstein". Letterboxd. Retrieved 2019-07-29.
  4. The Art of Movies, Nicolae Sfetcu
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