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Six-String Samurai (1998)

Jeffrey Falcon , Justin McGuire , Lance Mungia  |  PG-13 |  DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Jeffrey Falcon, Justin McGuire, Kim De Angelo, Stephane Gauger, Clifford Hugo
  • Directors: Lance Mungia
  • Writers: Jeffrey Falcon, Lance Mungia
  • Producers: Jeffrey Falcon, Lance Mungia, Bob Roath, Jennifer Orme Erwin, Leanna Creel
  • Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, Letterboxed, NTSC
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo), English (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: All Regions
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
  • Studio: Palm Pictures / Umvd
  • DVD Release Date: March 2, 1999
  • Run Time: 91 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews)
  • Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
  • ASIN: 6305297223
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,281 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Six-String Samurai" on IMDb

Special Features

  • 2 music videos by the Red Elvises

Editorial Reviews

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As a genre-buster, Six-String Samurai--just your average, run-of-the-mill postapocalyptic kung-fu-rock & roll road movie--has a lot going for it. The film takes place in a Soviet-ruled America (they nuked the U.S. in 1957; with the exception of Lost Vegas [sic] and the badlands around it, the country is a Soviet territory). It revolves around Buddy (Jeffrey Falcon, who bears a remarkable resemblance to Buddy Holly), a guitar-slinger-swordsman who's on his way to Vegas, where he plans to succeed the just-deceased Elvis as the King. Along the way, he picks up an orphaned preteen traveling companion, and the pair's quest leads them to confront various Mad Max-style pop-culture weirdos, the Red Army, and Death--a rival guitarist who looks suspiciously like Guns n' Roses' Slash.

Falcon's background is in Hong Kong cinema, and it shows in this made-on-a-shoestring production, filmed mostly in Palm Springs and Death Valley. (He certainly had enough opportunities to influence the production, since, besides playing the lead, Falcon pitched in as cowriter, coproducer, production designer, and costume designer on the film.) Despite the limited budget, the movie is generally entertaining, though it could probably stand to lose a couple of go-nowhere subplots that account for about 15 minutes of the 91-minute running time. --Randy Silver

Product Description

Buddy must fight his way to Lost Vegas and ditch a bothersome orphaned kid if he's to become the next King of Rock 'n Roll.

Customer Reviews

The fight scenes are really well executed - another surprise for a low budget film. B. Ulm  |  12 reviewers made a similar statement
Your sitting there, hoping to god, that someone, someday, will make a good movie. chris pyrdsa  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
This movie is probably one of the best movies I've ever seen in my entire life. Karl  |  10 reviewers made a similar statement
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I consider a 'B Movie' to be a film that is not only made with a small budget, but also a film that has a lack of creativity and entertainment value as well. 'Six-String Samurai' has none of those problems with it. It was a post-modern 'melting pot' idea that gave birth to it and only those who can understand and recognise the homages to the past can get the reason for the plot. The basic idea is that there is no deep plot and it's just a mix of the filmakers favorite things captured on film in various genre's. There is, however, the attempt to suggest that the only reason that Buddy Holly wasn't deemed the king of Rock and Roll was because he died before he could take over and what he was replaced with was a showboat who didn't know a thing about rock and roll because he was a popstar. An attachment to this idea is the thought that not even today's axe grinders could match up to him and this is played out by the dueling guitars between 'Buddy' and 'Death' at the end. There might be other ideas, but my review is getting long so I'll get technical. The production design, lighting, and cinematography are very good considering the fact that their influences were primarily Westerns, Chop suey Kung Fu pictures, and 50's surf videos. This bizarre mix of influences is also shown in the soundtrack as well which is a mix of tracks done by the Red Elvises and a score by Brian Tyler. The Red Elvises changed their sound to a spaghetti/surf/dixieland/ feel that's in tune with the film's humor and Tyler's score is in tune with the ridiculous, yet plausible dramatic aspect of the film. If most people would listen to Tyler's score I believe that they would want to see the film it was composed for and upon seeing it, most would probably say that it was a waste of good film music.... Read more ›
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22 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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A friend of mine saw this film during its limited theatrical release, and instantly recommended it to me. I saw it on VHS at his house, and my first impression was that this was a moderately enjoyable film, with a brilliant premise. The cinematography was top notch, and the soundtrack is EXCELLENT. It made the movie for me the first time. I liked it enough to buy both it on DVD and the soundtrack so I could show this amazingly wacked out film. After watching it several times, I fell in love completely. This movie is simultaneously a rock and roll fairy tale, a samurai film, a Road Warrior type film, and bracingly original. The Six String Samurai is fighting his way towards Lost Vegas to become King, but must fight off bowlers, an ENTIRE army of Russians, and Death (dressed like Slash from Guns and Roses) to claim his crown, with only his sword, his six string, and an arsenal of one-liners. Along the way he picks up an orphaned kid, who is admittedly incredibly annoying for the first half of the movie, and learns the true meaning of being a king. Add in references to the Wizard of Oz, and this film is a masterpiece. You'll laugh, and you may even get misty-eyed by the end. I highly recommend this movie to anyone looking for something different. You won't regret it. The DVD has one notable feature for true fans of the film: some music videos from the Red Elvises (who provide a majority of the soundtrack, and appear in the movie briefly), and who simply rock. If nothing else, you'll have a movie that will either impress or confuse your friends, both desirable results!
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A post-apocalyptic, spaghetti western, rock-n-roll Samurai film? Yep. That pretty much sums up SIX-STRING SAMURAI. It's quirky. It's B-movie all the way. It's wonderful.

What we have here is a film shot on weekends on a minuscule budget in and around Death Valley, California. It also pays homage to many films; every Clint Eastwood spaghetti western ever made, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome, Night of the Living Dead and, of course, The Wizard of Oz, just to name a few.

The movie was dubbed giving it a hokey spaghetti western feel that matched the production values perfectly (very low). "The Kid" in the film (Justin McGuire) was a carbon-copy of the mangy little guy that follows Mel Gibson around in Beyond Thunderdome. There's a family of cannibals and "The Windmillers" who represent the slow brain functions from Night of the Living Dead. And then there are the multiple references to The Wizard of Oz ("Just follow the yellow brick road").

The story's focus is on Buddy (Jeffrey Falcon), a six string carrying, Samurai sword wielding bad boy who wants to be the new "King" of "Lost Vegas." But first he has to get there. Traveling across the desert wasteland of the post-apocalyptic world, Buddy (who looks remarkably like Buddy Holly) has to slash, punch, and scratch his way toward The Emerald City (another Wizard of Oz reference that we see, Lost Vegas looking very much like the gateway to Oz's hometown). Along the way Buddy picks up "The Kid", a young boy who's mother was killed by humans resembling troglodytes. The Kid doesn't speak (initially) and only screams/moans whenever he wants Buddy's attention. But The Kid is good with mechanical objects (cars, motorcycles, bicycles) and the two form a grudging relationship as they travel together.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars six-samurai
Without a doubt the best post-apocraphal movie ever made...cheeky, bold, dark and hilarious. I loved it and was glad o find it.
Published 11 days ago by Linda hutchinson
5.0 out of 5 stars kids
they want it so I buy it wrap it and see smiles when they open it makes everyone happy except grandma
Published 4 months ago by Book Bob
3.0 out of 5 stars Wacky
Of all the post apocalyptic rock opera samurai movies out there this is likely the absolute king. Is there any one else going for that genre?
Published 5 months ago by Carlo Magana
5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Movie
This movie should definitely be regarded as one of the best cult classics of all time. The story is silly, the acting atrocious - but it's charming in the way of Army of Darkness.
Published 5 months ago by Charles McClain
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly well done off beat movie
I was not sure what to expect from this movie, but since I typically enjoy unique, quirky, fun movies I thought I would give it a try - and this movie did not disappoint! Read more
Published 19 months ago by B. Ulm
5.0 out of 5 stars Not your run of the mill movie. But Excellent movie.
I tend to view movies 2 or 3 yrs after popularity. Brought this one home to watch and before I knew it the whole family was in the livingroom. Even my teenagers!
Published 23 months ago by pouf
1.0 out of 5 stars You wouldn't think it would be this bad
As a concept, Six String Samurai is fantastic. After I watched this film, I described it to a friend: a post apocalyptic rocka nd roll kung fu/cowboy movie with equal parts Mad... Read more
Published on May 16, 2011 by Marc Jensen
1.0 out of 5 stars WOW...... This is REALLY BAD
I usually LOVE B movies, cult etc... Killer Tomatoes, Wild Zero, all the mad max wannabes.

THIS IS THE WORST MOVIE I HAVE EVER SEEN. Read more
Published on March 31, 2011 by J. Buys
5.0 out of 5 stars A clever mix of various genres
A clever picture. Recommended by Carl Rigney. This piece combines satire and action in a post apocalyptic world set in the USA after it was nuked and then mostly controlled by the... Read more
Published on July 5, 2010 by MISTER SJEM
5.0 out of 5 stars Bend before the ways of Heavy Metal!
What can I say about this film, it's fun. I love playing guitar and my brother loves the samuari and this just happens to have a bit of both. Read more
Published on September 13, 2009 by JT
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