An Interview with Writer/Director Albert Acosta
We sat down with Writer/Director Albert Acosta to discuss his debut short film, (ha-ha), Acosta's foray into narrative cinema, and how his personal experiences have shaped his filmmaking philosophy.
Ghost Warrior (1986)
When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
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When skiers in Japan come across the frozen body of centuries-old samurai warrior Yoshimita, scientists secretly whisk the corpse to a high-tech laboratory in California, where they bring him back to life. But when Yoshimita escapes onto the mean streets of 1980s Los Angeles, his ancient and strict code of honor gets him both into and out of trouble. J. Larry Carroll directs this low-budget action fantasy.
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Genre:Crime, Action, Science Fiction
Written By:Tim Curnen
In Theaters:3/1/1986
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Runtime:81 minutes
Studio:Albert Band International Productions Inc., Empire Pictures, Harkham Productions
Cast
J. Larry Carroll
Director
Hiroshi Fujioka
Yoshimitsu
John Calvin
Doctor Alan Richards
Janet Julian
Chris Welles
Charles Lampkin
Willie Walsh
Frank Schuller
Detective Berger
Bill Morey
Doctor Carl Anderson
Andy Wood
Doctor Pete Denza
Robert Kino
Professor Takagi
Joan Foley
Ellie West
Peter Liapis
Johnny Tooth
Mieko Kobayashi
Chidori
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