Death match
THE DEATH MATCH: FIGHTING FIST OF SAMURAI JOE
- Release Date
- June, 21st, 2014
- Running Time
- 92 min
- Genre
- Feature
- Color
- Color
- Screening Format
- DCP,HDCAM
- Screening Format with Subtitles
- Japanease (DCP, HDCAM) English (DCP, HDCAM)
[ Directed by ]
[ Cast ]
- TAKEDA Kozo ── Joe
[ Staff ]
- Aｒｔｙ MORGAN ── Screenplay
- IMAI Tetsuro ── Cinematography
[ Distributor (Japan) ]
Yoshimoto Creative Agency
[ Story ]
Drama featuring former kickboxer Takeda Kozo's film debut as lead actor. Takeda presents stoic combat scenes in his portrayal of a protagonist with a rough past. Selection for competition in the Peace Category for the 5th Okinawa International Film Festival.
Former mercenary Joe (Takeda) helps out Lisa (Elle Velasco), who is victimized by her violent husband, and accidentally kills him. Released from prison 6 years later, Joe finds out that Lisa is burdened with her husband's debts and sets out to raise money through street fights.
[ Official Site ]
[ Film Festivals, Awards ]
2013 Okinawa International movie Festival, Competition, Peace Categotry
[ Contact (International) ]
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