Cast and Crew of G.I. Samurai

G.I. Samurai

戦国自衛隊

G.I. Samurai, released in 1979, starred Sonny Chiba as Lt. Yoshiaki Iba and Isao Natsuyagi as Nagao Kagetora. Upon its initial release, the film received mixed reviews; critics noted its unique blend of modern military action and historical samurai drama, but some found the premise and special effects lacking compared to contemporary blockbusters. Over time, however, G.I. Samurai has gained a dedicated following and is now regarded as a cult classic. Fans appreciate its imaginative storyline, intense action sequences, and the charismatic performance by Sonny Chiba. Its status has evolved from an underrated gem that mixes genres in an unconventional way to a beloved cult film celebrated for its campy charm and nostalgic value.

Main Cast of G.I. Samurai

Sonny Chiba as Lt. Yoshiaki Iba

Sonny Chiba

Lt. Yoshiaki Iba
Isao Natsuyagi as Nagao Kagetora

Isao Natsuyagi

Nagao Kagetora
Kôji Naka as Taisuke Mimura

Kôji Naka

Taisuke Mimura
Jun Etoh as Nobuhiko Ken

Jun Etoh

Nobuhiko Ken
Ryô Hayami as Kazumichi Morishita

Ryô Hayami

Kazumichi Morishita
Akira Nishikino as Koji Kikuchi

Akira Nishikino

Koji Kikuchi

Yoichi Miura

Manabu Nonaka

Hiroshi Kamayatsu

Mokichi Nemoto

Crew of G.I. Samurai

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