American Samurai
Action
A martial artist working as a reporter tries to track down his family’s sword passed down by his adopted Japanese father. He soon finds himself fighting for his life in a brutal underground tournament.
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This film feels like a raw, brutal 80s action flick. Expect a steady stream of bone-crunching martial arts and a story steeped in familial betrayal and honor. It's a gritty, no-holds-barred ride with a melancholic undertone.
grittyintenseviolentmelancholicsteady80s actionmartial artsneo-grindhousepractical effectsfamilybetrayalhonorrevenge
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