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Ghost Warrior (1984): Cast

Ghost Warrior (1984) movie poster

Ghost Warrior is a 1984 sci-fi crime film directed by J. Larry Carroll, starring Larry Cedar as Helicopter Observer, Hiroshi Fujioka and Simmy Bow. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Ghost Warrior (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
J. Larry Carroll
Genres
Sci-Fi , Crime , Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghost Warrior About?

The premise of Ghost Warrior without spoilers.

When skiers in Japan find a frozen samurai, Yoshimita, scientists transport the corpse to a California lab and revive him. He awakens in 1980s Los Angeles, where his strict code of honor lands him in trouble and unexpected alliances on the city’s gritty, mean streets. Directed by J. Larry Carroll, the film blends action and fantasy.

Ghost Warrior Themes & Keywords

· 37 tags
  • samurai
  • horse
  • cigarette smoking
  • f word
  • 1500s
  • live action
  • samurai in the modern world
  • death
  • manhunt
  • repeating history
  • gunshot
  • shot with an arrow
+25 more
  • murder
  • flashback
  • sake
  • old man
  • abandoned warehouse
  • culture clash
  • doctor
  • professor
  • brought back to life
  • cryogenics
  • honor
  • hand cut off
  • helicopter
  • sword
  • shotgun
  • martial arts
  • kendo
  • gang
  • sword fight
  • 1900s
  • city
  • hospital
  • frozen
  • science
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Ghost Warrior Cast & Characters

Larry Cedar leads the cast as Helicopter Observer, with Hiroshi Fujioka as Yoshimitsu and Simmy Bow as Volker. Directed by J. Larry Carroll; 32 actors are credited in all.

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Ghost Warrior Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Swordkill” and “Le Guerrier fantôme”.

Also known as
  • Swordkill
  • Le Guerrier fantôme
  • Guerrier Fantôme: Le Retour du Samuraï
  • Ο Εκδικητής
  • Sword Kill
  • El hombre de hielo
  • Ghost Warrior: El hombre de hielo
  • Примарний воїн
  • Wojownik Widmo
  • 幕府大武士
  • Воин–призрак
  • SFソードキル
+1 more
  • 무사의 죽음

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FAQ

Ghost Warrior FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ghost Warrior, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ghost Warrior?

Ghost Warrior runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Ghost Warrior released?

Ghost Warrior was released on May 15, 1984.

Who directed Ghost Warrior?

Ghost Warrior was directed by J. Larry Carroll.

Who is in the cast of Ghost Warrior?

Ghost Warrior stars Larry Cedar as Helicopter Observer, Hiroshi Fujioka as Yoshimitsu and Simmy Bow as Volker, among 32 credited actors.

Does Ghost Warrior have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghost Warrior has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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