G.I. Samurai (1979) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
G.I. Samurai (1979) — A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through…
G.I. Samurai (1979) Storyline
A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun.
Full Cast & Crew
- Sonny Chiba as Lt. Yoshiaki Iba
- Isao Natsuyagi as Nagao Kagetora
- Kôji Naka as Taisuke Mimura
- Jun Etoh as Nobuhiko Ken
- Ryô Hayami as Kazumichi Morishita
- Akira Nishikino as Koji Kikuchi
- Yoichi Miura as Manabu Nonaka
- Hiroshi Kamayatsu as Mokichi Nemoto
- Isao Kuraishi as Masao Maruoka
- Ken Takahashi as Masayoshi Hirai
- Tsunehiko Watase as Hayato Yano
- Kenzō Kawarasaki as Koji Kano
- Takuzo Kadono as Seaman Toshishige Suga
- Hiromitsu Suzuki as Go Nishizawa
- Raita Ryu as Haruhisa Kimura
Why Watch G.I. Samurai?
The Vibe: G.I. Samurai is a adrenaline-fueled and fast-paced action and science fiction and war movie from 1979. Directed by Kōsei Saitō, and starring Sonny Chiba, Isao Natsuyagi, Kôji Naka A squadron of Japanese Self-Defense Force soldiers find themselves transported through time to their country's warring states era, when rival samurai clans were battling to become the supreme Shogun.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 5.9/10, G.I. Samurai retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for fans of high-octane spectacle and epic set pieces. If you enjoy movies that blends action with science fiction elements, G.I. Samurai deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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