Samurai Cop (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1991, Samurai Cop is an action, comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Amir Shervan, running about 96 minutes. “You have the right to remain silent—dead silent.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Japanese organized crime imbeds itself within LA, the police turn to one man to take down the deadly Yakuza — Joe Marshall, aka "The Samurai." With his fearless swagger and rock hard jaw, The Samurai tears a two-fisted hole through the mob and doesn't stop until the job is done.
Who’s in it. Samurai Cop stars Mathew Karedas as Joe Marshall, Mark Frazer as Frank Washington, Cranston Komuro as Fooj Fujiyama and Robert Z'Dar as Yamashita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Samurai Cop has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus, Eternal Family and Troma NOW. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Samurai Cop page.
If you liked it. Fans of Samurai Cop 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 Samurai Cop (1991)?
- In US, Samurai Cop is available to stream on YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and Eternal Family. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Samurai Cop worth watching?
- Samurai Cop holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Samurai Cop?
- Samurai Cop stars Mathew Karedas, Mark Frazer, Cranston Komuro, Robert Z'Dar and Gerald Okamura.
- When was Samurai Cop released?
- Samurai Cop was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.