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| G2Kmaster | Nov 10 2008, 10:38 PM Post #1 |
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Originally meant to be any non-kaiju Japanese live action films, list all samurai/ninja/Japanese martial arts film you have seen. Toho: Rashomon-how did a samurai with a Korean sword ruin a good marriage? In five diffrent ways at the same time. AKA: people who are sitting under the Rashomon gate talk about all of a sad tale that no one knows the truth to... Kiru-a traveling yakuza and farmer get mixed up in a clan feud Azumi-a female assasin goes out to kill waring shoguns in this verry exaggerated lick. Ryuhei Kitamura directing. Onmyoji-a story of Abe No Seimei battling another onmyoji for the protection of Edo(tokiyo) in feudal Japan Onmyoji 2-Abe No Seimei is battling the Yamato gods to save Edo from revenge... Guest staring a kaiju cameo from Orochi the 8 headed Dragon Yojimbo-a wondering samurai goes into a town which has many problems and fixes them through battles. Starring the legendary Toshiro Mifune. By Kurosawa... Kwaidan-4 short films set in mysticism in feudal Japan Returner-a girl goes to the past to protect the future Seven Samurai-only film to compete with Gojira has Japan's "national anthem of Japan's cinema" Toei Karate Forever- Sonny Chiba is a failed street fighter who, living with orphaned thieving children, takes down a crime boss. Shogun's Samurai- Sonny Chiba plays his most famous role as Jubei as he fights a Tokugawa's clan in terms of heritage. Samurai Reincarnation-Again as Jubei, Sonny has to defeat a resurrected Christian samurai, now turned Satanic. Kadowoka Legend of the 8 Samurai - Starring Sonny Chiba, the Tokugawa clan tried to fullfill their wishes to rule Japan through Yokai and Onmyodo. But only the 8 samurai could stop them Heaven and Earth-shot in Canada, this is just two samurai clans fighting with some romantic subplot. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED The Executioner-three assassins are hired to take down a cocaine agent. Comedy filled action adventure. Some nudity of Japanese, Caucasian, and Black women... Daiei- Zatoichi The Outlaw - regular Zatoichi film, just him killing a yakuza clan Fight Zatoichi Fight- Can Zatoichi easily defeat 100 samurai set out by a yakuza clan? Zatoichi's Revenge- read the title Zatoichi and the Doomed Man - Zatoichi helps a man get freed from death sentrnce in jail Zatoichi's Cane Sword - Upon finding out that his sword has a crack in it at the base, Zatoichi can only kill 5 more people before the blade breaks... Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold- Zatoichi redeems a village of it's taxes upon getting a chest of gold Zatoichi Remake - Zatoichi helps a village out of the oppression of a Yakuza clan... Ect. Kunoichi, Lady Ninja-Jube is not portrayed by Chiba, but boobs galore in this samurai flic of entertainment . Strangely non-porno, but nudity nice but a non Sonny Chiba Jubei... Kibikachi-a Yokai films about a werewolf residing in a town which is under attack by Yokai-hating Japanese government Great Yokai War-a little boy leads the Yokai armies to defeat a man who turns Yokai into giant terminator like robots. Versus-a prisoner tries to make it out of a forest alive, soon to realize that his destiny is to fight for the power of "the other side". Directed by Ryuhei Kitamura, this film shot him into international stardom and even got an extended version in 2003... HIGHLY RECOMMENDED High and Low-angry shoe makers kidnap their boss's son... Edited by packmule, Nov 10 2008, 10:57 PM.
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| packmule | Nov 10 2008, 11:01 PM Post #2 |
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1. Enter The Dragon(1973) 2. The Princess Blade(2003) 3. So Close(2002) 4. Black Mask(1996) 5. Naked Weapon(2002) 6. House Of Flying Daggers(2004) 7. Black Mask 2: City Of Masks(2002) 8. Hero(2002) |
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| G2Kmaster | Nov 10 2008, 11:07 PM Post #3 |
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How many of those are Japanese? I notice 4 of them
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| packmule | Nov 10 2008, 11:11 PM Post #4 |
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I'm not sure. They are the only Asian martial arts films, or Asian action action films with martial arts style fighting, That I have seen. 
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| josh TX | Nov 11 2008, 04:59 AM Post #5 |
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I honestly don't feel like taking the time to list all I've seen, but here are a few of the older "standout" martial arts films I enjoy: Last hurrah for Chivalry Yojimbo Rashomon Enter The Dragon The Magic Serpent Seven Samurai Shaolin Vs. Tai Chi 5 Deadly Venoms |
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| packmule | Nov 11 2008, 08:18 AM Post #6 |
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I've seen this one as well: a 1966 Toei produced film. I used to own it on VHS(and in widescreen), until I gave it away to a friend's nephew. Entertaining film. 
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| Deleted User | Nov 12 2008, 02:50 AM Post #7 |
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No mention of RAN? Or a single LWAC movie? I can see that my services are sorely needed here. I will be back with a "must see" listing |
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| G2Kmaster | Nov 12 2008, 04:14 AM Post #8 |
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I did my best Lone Wold and Cub San. |
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| Deleted User | Nov 12 2008, 12:21 PM Post #9 |
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To say that I've seen a lot of samurai films,would be something of an understatement. I'll just start with my namesake,for now Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart at the River Styx Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart to Hades Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in Peril Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons Lone Wolf and Cub: White Heaven in Hell Shogun Assassin http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Wolf_and_Cub I should point out that this is the series that first got me interested in bushido,thanks to my brother taking me to a samurai film festival,when I was but a Cub myself. Let's see,what else do I have in my collection? Gee,I've got a few by Akira Kurosawa. Rashomon The Seven Samurai Throne of Blood The Hidden Fortress Yojimbo Sanjuro Kagemusha Ran http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Akira_Kurosawa One of the true greats,Kurosawa's name shall never be forgotten by my heart. His films show both the inspiration,and depravity,of the human condition. Something that has been emulated,yet never surpassed. |
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| G2Kmaster | Nov 22 2008, 12:52 AM Post #10 |
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Out of the ones I have seen, I only own Azumi, Versus, Legend of the 8 Samurai, and Samurai Reincarnation. Have you seen samurai reincarnation Lone Wolf? |
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| Deleted User | Nov 26 2008, 04:24 PM Post #11 |
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Azumi is good,I've not seen the others. Oops,actually yes,Samurai Reincarnation...caught that one a while back on demand. I do hope you did not spend much money on it. |
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| G2Kmaster | Nov 26 2008, 11:01 PM Post #12 |
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^My copy of Samurai Reincarnation came in a 3 disc martial arts bootleg set and Azumi was worth it! |
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| Deleted User | Dec 1 2008, 10:53 AM Post #13 |
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^My apologies G2k,Samurai Reincarnation was not the movie I saw,my bad.  And for the record,I loved Azumi and Azumi 2. |
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| G2Kmaster | Dec 4 2008, 11:26 PM Post #14 |
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^I heard Azumi 2 was bad. |
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| Deleted User | Dec 6 2008, 01:19 AM Post #15 |
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^Do you listen to everything,that everyone tells you? One can only measure enjoyment from the standard that they themselves set. Most folks rip on me for finding pleasure in an old LWAC flick...I still enjoy them! |
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