G.I. SAMURAI (1979)
Go from soldier to Shogun in the rare and outlandish action adventure. Ever wondered how a tank would fare against an ancient army? Strap in for the action-packed, genre-bending spectacle G.I. SAMURAI (SENGOKU JIEITAI), starring martial arts legend Sonny Chiba. Packed with explosive clashes of metal versus sword, Chiba’s signature physical intensity, and a pulsing ’70s soundtrack, G.I. SAMURAI delivers a high-octane fusion of sci-fi, historical drama, and all-out action.
G.I. SAMURAI has been carefully restored in 4K by Kadokawa
DESCRIPTION
When a modern-day Japanese Self-Defense Force platoon, led by Lieutenant Yoshiaki Iba (Chiba), is mysteriously transported to Japan’s Warring States era, they find themselves in a world of samurai, warlords, and endless conflict. For Iba, survival isn’t enough; he sees a path to seize power, forging an alliance with a ruthless daimyo in a bid for supremacy.
- NEW! Audio Commentary with Author Patrick Macias
- NEW! Jidaigeki With Tanks: A Conversation with “G.I.Samurai” Screenwriter Toshio Kamata
- Interviews with Actors Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Hiromitsu Suzuki, Kamayatsu Monsieur, Jun Eto and Isao Kuraishi
- Interview with Tank Owner Eiji Suzuki
- Trailer
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