Six-String Samurai (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1998, Six-String Samurai is an action, adventure, science fiction and music film directed by Lance Mungia, running about 91 minutes. “Vegas Needs a New King.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In a post-apocalyptic world where the Russians have taken over a nuked USA and Elvis is king of Lost Vegas, Buddy is a '50s rocker and wandering warrior rolled into one, too-cool package. Armed with his six-string in one hand and his sword in the other, Buddy is on his way to Vegas to succeed Elvis as King. Along the way, he saves an orphan who decides to tag along.
Who’s in it. Six-String Samurai stars Jeffrey Falcon as Buddy, Justin McGuire as The Kid, Kim De Angelo as Mother and Stephane Gauger as Death, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Six-String Samurai has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $124.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Six-String Samurai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Six-String Samurai tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Six-String Samurai (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Six-String Samurai change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Six-String Samurai worth watching?
- Six-String Samurai holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, science fiction and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Six-String Samurai?
- Six-String Samurai stars Jeffrey Falcon, Justin McGuire, Kim De Angelo, Stephane Gauger and Clifford Hugo.
- When was Six-String Samurai released?
- Six-String Samurai was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.