Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro

Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro

2008 · 83 min · JA · 6.7 (43 votes)
Dir. Kobun Shizuno · Starring Hiroshi Abe, Yuriko Ishida, Romi Park, Takeshi Aono, Keiichi Nanba, Mina Tominaga · Music Yuki Kajiura · Fist of the North Star: The Legends of the True Savior Collection
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The film's story is a prequel to the Fist of the North Star depicting the one year interval between Kenshiro's defeat at the hands of Shin and their later battle. Unlike the others in the series this film has a completely original storyline in which Kenshiro, near death after his battle with Shin and having used his remaining energy to kill a pack of wolves, was captured by slavers. Due to his strength, Kenshiro could escape whenever he wanted, but chose to stay and protect the other slaves.

VIBE

A visceral, action-packed journey through a brutal wasteland. Witness Kenshiro's raw power and resilience as he fights for survival and protects the weak in a world ravaged by nuclear fire. Pure, unadulterated martial arts mayhem.

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