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'''''Samurai Cop''''' is a 1991 direct-to-video action film directed, produced and written by Amir Shervan and stars Matthew Karedas (credited as [[Matt Hannon]]) as the titular "Samurai Cop" - a police officer from San Diego, trained by the masters in Japan - who battles a Katana gang within Los Angeles. It also starts [[Robert Z'Dar]], [[Gerald Okamura]], and Mark Frazer. The film has since attained a cult following, but is often cited as one of the worst films of all time. Nearly 25 years later, the sequel ''Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance'' was released in 2015. | '''''Samurai Cop''''' is a 1991 direct-to-video action film directed, produced and written by Amir Shervan and stars Matthew Karedas (credited as [[Matt Hannon]]) as the titular "Samurai Cop" - a police officer from San Diego, trained by the masters in Japan - who battles a Katana gang within Los Angeles. It also starts [[Robert Z'Dar]], [[Gerald Okamura]], and [[Mark Frazer]]. The film has since attained a cult following, but is often cited as one of the worst films of all time. Nearly 25 years later, the sequel ''Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance'' was released in 2015. | ||
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=Handguns= | =Handguns= | ||
==Taurus PT92== | ==Taurus PT92== | ||
Officer Joe Marshall, aka the "Samurai Cop" ([[Matt Hannon]]), carries an early-model [[Taurus | Officer Joe Marshall, aka the "Samurai Cop" ([[Matt Hannon]]), carries an early-model [[Taurus PT92AF]] as his main weapon throughout the movie. His preferred method in combat seems to be rapid firing the Taurus, making good use of its 15 round magazine. A couple other henchmen are seen with PT92's throughout the movie. | ||
[[Image:TaurusPT92EarlyModel.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Taurus PT92AF with wood grips - 9x19mm. What distinguishes the earliest Taurus PT92AF pistols is the safety which does not turn down and is only a straight safety (not a decocker), and the markings on the slide which are flipped from the later models of the PT92.]] | [[Image:TaurusPT92EarlyModel.jpg |thumb|none|350px|Taurus PT92AF with wood grips - 9x19mm. What distinguishes the earliest Taurus PT92AF pistols is the safety which does not turn down and is only a straight safety (not a decocker), and the markings on the slide which are flipped from the later models of the PT92.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta92SC 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe "Samurai Cop" Marshall ([[Matt Hannon]]) fires his [[Taurus | [[Image:Beretta92SC 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe "Samurai Cop" Marshall ([[Matt Hannon]]) fires his [[Taurus PT92AF]] from his car.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta92SC 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop taking cover with the PT92.]] | [[Image:Beretta92SC 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop taking cover with the PT92.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta92SC 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Looks like this is his last f*ck."'' <BR> The Samurai Cop racks the slide on his PT92 before breaking into Okamura's bedroom.]] | [[Image:Beretta92SC 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|''"Looks like this is his last f*ck."'' <BR> The Samurai Cop racks the slide on his PT92 before breaking into Okamura's bedroom.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta92SC 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe rapid fires his PT92 in typical Samurai Cop fashion.]] | [[Image:Beretta92SC 11.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Joe rapid fires his PT92 in typical Samurai Cop fashion.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta92SC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An extreme close-up on | [[Image:Beretta92SC 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|An extreme close-up on Samurai Cop's PT92 during the confrontation with Fujiyama.]] | ||
[[Image:Beretta 92SBSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During a struggle, Peggy attempts to withdraw a Taurus PT92 hidden in her kitchen drawer.]] | [[Image:Beretta 92SBSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|During a struggle, Peggy attempts to withdraw a Taurus PT92 hidden in her kitchen drawer.]] | ||
==Ruger GP100== | ==Ruger GP100== | ||
A stainless [[Ruger GP100]] is the most featured weapon in the | A stainless [[Ruger GP100]] is the most featured weapon in the movie. It is first seen as Officer Frank Washington's ([[Mark Frazer]]) sidearm, but eventually finds itself in nearly every characters' hands at some point. This is the case with several weapons in the film, as the low-budget production was limited to a select few functioning firearms. Therefore, several weapons get recycled as the movie goes on, but the Ruger GP100 is the most prevalent. | ||
[[Image:GP101.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger GP100, the Stainless Version - .357 Magnum]] | [[Image:GP101.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Ruger GP100, the Stainless Version - .357 Magnum]] | ||
[[Image:RugerGP100SC 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank (Mark Frazer) fires his GP100 in the film's opening chase scene.]] | [[Image:RugerGP100SC 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank ([[Mark Frazer]]) fires his GP100 in the film's opening chase scene.]] | ||
[[Image:RugerGP100SC 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank with the GP100.]] | [[Image:RugerGP100SC 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank with the GP100.]] | ||
[[Image:RugerGP100SC 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The wood-plated handle of Frank's GP100 is visible as he arrests Okamura.]] | [[Image:RugerGP100SC 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The wood-plated handle of Frank's GP100 is visible as he arrests Okamura.]] | ||
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==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ==Smith & Wesson Model 15== | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is brandished by several police officers and gang members. When one of Yamashita's men threatens Frank and Joe with a Model 15, Joe exercises his Samurai training by cutting the man's arm off with a katana, and therefore disarming him. Like the Ruger GP100, this was likely one single weapon that was recycled throughout the production. | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 15]] is brandished by several police officers and gang members. When one of Yamashita's men threatens Frank and Joe with a Model 15, Joe exercises his Samurai training by cutting the man's arm off with a katana, and therefore disarming him. Crime boss Okamura ([[Gerald Okamura]]) briefly uses a Model 15 during an escape. Like the Ruger GP100, this was likely one single weapon that was recycled throughout the production. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 with factory target grips - .38 Special]] | [[Image:S&WModel15.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 15 with factory target grips - .38 Special]] | ||
[[Image:UnknownRevolverSC 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''FREEZE YOU MOTHERF*CKERS''" <BR> One of Yamashita's men threatens the two cops with the Model 15, right before getting his arm cut off.]] | [[Image:UnknownRevolverSC 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''FREEZE YOU MOTHERF*CKERS''" <BR> One of Yamashita's men threatens the two cops with the Model 15, right before getting his arm cut off.]] | ||
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[[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 29SC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman brandishing the Model 29 gets taken down by Samurai Cop.]] | [[Image:Smith & Wesson Model 29SC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The hitman brandishing the Model 29 gets taken down by Samurai Cop.]] | ||
==Single Army | ==Single Action Army== | ||
One of Yamashita's men uses a [[Single Action Army]] revolver with ivory grips when threatening Frank. Later, in a continuity error, Peggy pulls the revolver out from her kitchen drawer despite showing a [[Taurus | One of Yamashita's men uses a [[Single Action Army]] revolver with ivory grips when threatening Frank. Later, in a continuity error, Peggy pulls the revolver out from her kitchen drawer despite showing a [[Taurus PT92SAF]] in the previous shot. | ||
[[Image:SingleArmyAction IvoryGrips.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel and ivory grips- .45 Long Colt]] | [[Image:SingleArmyAction IvoryGrips.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Single Action Army with 4.75" barrel and ivory grips- .45 Long Colt]] | ||
[[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Single Action revolver gets pulled on Frank when he gets out of the shower.]] | [[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The Single Action revolver gets pulled on Frank when he gets out of the shower.]] | ||
[[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank is held at gunpoint during a terrifying moment.]] | [[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Frank is held at gunpoint during a terrifying moment.]] | ||
[[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peggy pulls the Single Action revolver from her kitchen drawer, despite showing a Taurus | [[Image:SingleActionRevolverSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Peggy pulls the Single Action revolver from her kitchen drawer, despite showing a Taurus PT92AF in the previous shot, when ambushed by Yamashita.]] | ||
==Star Model BM Non-Gun== | ==Star Model BM Non-Gun== | ||
Samurai Cop's [[Taurus | Samurai Cop's [[Taurus PT92AF]] gets swapped out for a [[Star Model BM]] Non-Gun during the interior gunfights. The weapon flashes when fired, but the slide does not move and no shells are ejected. This was likely done for safety purposes, as blanks can still be dangerous at close-range. | ||
[[Image:Star BM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model BM - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Star BM.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Star Model BM - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:Colt1911NonGunSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop fires his Star Non-Gun.]] | [[Image:Colt1911NonGunSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop fires his Star Non-Gun. Note that the slide does not move.]] | ||
[[Image:StarNonGunSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He stops and works the slide for some reason. Of course, this is only being mimicked since the weapon's slide cannot move.]] | [[Image:StarNonGunSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|He stops and works the slide for some reason. Of course, this is only being mimicked since the weapon's slide cannot move.]] | ||
[[Image:Colt1911NonGunSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop patrols the building (Hollywood Royal Pictures) with his Star Non-Gun.]] | [[Image:Colt1911NonGunSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Samurai Cop patrols the building (Hollywood Royal Pictures) with his Star Non-Gun.]] | ||
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[[Image:UnknownAutomaticSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita's goon with a Star Model B.]] | [[Image:UnknownAutomaticSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita's goon with a Star Model B.]] | ||
==Olympic | ==Bruni Olympic 5== | ||
One of Yamashita's men is briefly seen carrying a blank-firing Olympic | One of Yamashita's men is briefly seen carrying a blank-firing [[Bruni Olympic 5]] Snub-Nose revolver. He gets shot by Frank before having a chance to use it. | ||
[[Image: | [[Image:Bruni Olympic 38 black.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Bruni Olympic 5 - .380 blanks]] | ||
[[Image:UnknownSubNoseRevolverSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman gets shot down before he can use the blank-firing pistol.]] | [[Image:UnknownSubNoseRevolverSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The henchman gets shot down before he can use the blank-firing pistol.]] | ||
=Submachine Guns= | =Submachine Guns= | ||
==IMI Uzi== | ==IMI Uzi== | ||
When Joe Samurai and Frank beat up and apprehend a group of Yamashit's men, Yamashita ([[Robert Z'Dar]]) takes it upon himself to withdraw an [[IMI Uzi]] and murder his own men before they can be arrested. He apparently does this to follow the "code of silence". The Uzi later comes back briefly being used by Yamashita's unnamed mistress. | When Joe Samurai and Frank beat up and apprehend a group of Yamashit's men, Yamashita ([[Robert Z'Dar]]) takes it upon himself to withdraw an [[IMI Uzi]] and murder his own men before they can be arrested. He apparently does this to follow the "code of silence". The Uzi later comes back briefly being used by Yamashita's unnamed mistress (Cameron Oppenheimer). | ||
[[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | [[Image:Uzi.jpg|thumb|none|450px|IMI Uzi with buttstock collapsed - 9x19mm]] | ||
[[Image:UziSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita unfolds the stock on his Uzi...]] | [[Image:UziSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita unfolds the stock on his Uzi...]] | ||
[[Image:UziSC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and proceeds to gun down his own men.]] | [[Image:UziSC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...and proceeds to gun down his own men.]] | ||
[[Image:UziSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''Use it!''" <BR> Fujiyama urges his man to use his Uzi against Samurai Cop.]] | [[Image:UziSC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|"''Use it!''" <BR> Fujiyama urges his man to use his Uzi against Samurai Cop.]] | ||
[[Image:UziSC91 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In typical action-movie fashion, the henchman dies firing his gun wildly as he goes down.]] | [[Image:UziSC91 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In typical action-movie fashion, the henchman dies firing his gun wildly as he goes down. But, he only fires a couple short bursts instead of unloading - likely to save blank ammunition for the production.]] | ||
[[Image:UziSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita's unnamed mistress reloads her Uzi after only firing two shots | [[Image:UziSC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita's unnamed mistress (Cameron Oppenheimer) reloads her Uzi after only firing two shots - meaning she was walking around a hostile environment with only two rounds in her magazine. But again, this was mostly likely the result of conserving blank ammo.]] | ||
=Shotguns= | =Shotguns= | ||
==Mossberg 500== | ==Mossberg 500== | ||
The [[Mossberg 500]] is one of two shotguns seen in the movie, most notably used by Yamashita in the movie's final shootout. | The [[Mossberg 500]] is one of two shotguns seen in the movie, most notably used by Yamashita ([[Robert Z'Dar]]) in the movie's final shootout. | ||
[[Image:Mossberg500AT.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the wood furniture.]] | [[Image:Mossberg500AT.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Mossberg 500AT Shotgun - 12 gauge. Note the wood furniture.]] | ||
[[Image:Winchester Model 1300SC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Okamura's men relax, Mossberg and Winchester at the ready.]] | [[Image:Winchester Model 1300SC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Okamura's men relax, Mossberg and Winchester at the ready.]] | ||
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==Winchester 1200 Field Gun== | ==Winchester 1200 Field Gun== | ||
The [[Winchester 1200 Field Gun]] is the prominent shotgun used in the film. It is recycled several times, but is used the most by Yamashita's henchman "Johnny" when trying to hunt down Samurai Cop. | The [[Winchester 1200 Field Gun]] is the prominent shotgun used in the film. It is recycled several times, but is used the most by Yamashita's henchman "Johnny" when trying to hunt down Samurai Cop. | ||
[[ | [[File:WInchester Ranger Model 120.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Winchester Model 120 Ranger - 12 gauge]] | ||
[[File:UnknownShotgunSC 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A drug | [[File:UnknownShotgunSC 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A drug smuggler hiding in a van with his Winchester.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same drug | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 2.jpg|thumb|none|600px|The same drug smuggler engaging Samurai Cop's car in the opening chase.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Winchester in the hands of Okamura's men.]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 3.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Winchester in the hands of Okamura's men.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Yamashita's hitmen fires the Winchester...]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 4.jpg|thumb|none|600px|One of Yamashita's hitmen fires the Winchester...]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...as does one of Fujiyama's men.]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 8.jpg|thumb|none|600px|...as does one of Fujiyama's men.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henchman "Johnny" with his Winchester as they raid Samurai Cop's house.]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 5.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Henchman "Johnny" with his Winchester as they raid Samurai Cop's house.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny waits around the corner for Samurai Cop to show himself.]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 6.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny (now wearing leather gloves) waits around the corner for Samurai Cop to show himself.]] | ||
[[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny appears in the final shootout with his trusty Winchester.]] | [[File:Winchester Model 1300SC91 9.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Johnny appears in the final shootout with his trusty Winchester.]] | ||
=Grenades= | =Grenades= | ||
==M67 hand grenade== | ==M67 hand grenade== | ||
As if machine-gunning all his men down was not enough, Yamashita casually withdraws a [[M67 Hand Grenade]] and proceeds to roll it under Frank's car - blowing it up. | As if machine-gunning all his men down was not enough, Yamashita ([[Robert Z'Dar]]) casually withdraws a [[M67 Hand Grenade]] and proceeds to roll it under Frank's car - blowing it up. | ||
[[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade with "jungle clip".]] | [[Image:Baseball.jpg|thumb|none|250px|M67 fragmentation grenade with "jungle clip".]] | ||
[[Image:GrenadeSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita priming the grenade after gunning down his own men.]] | [[Image:GrenadeSC91 1.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Yamashita priming the grenade after gunning down his own men.]] | ||
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Samurai Cop is a 1991 direct-to-video action film directed, produced and written by Amir Shervan and stars Matthew Karedas (credited as Matt Hannon) as the titular "Samurai Cop" - a police officer from San Diego, trained by the masters in Japan - who battles a Katana gang within Los Angeles. It also starts Robert Z'Dar, Gerald Okamura, and Mark Frazer. The film has since attained a cult following, but is often cited as one of the worst films of all time. Nearly 25 years later, the sequel Samurai Cop 2: Deadly Vengeance was released in 2015.
The following weapons were used in the film Samurai Cop:
Handguns
Taurus PT92
Officer Joe Marshall, aka the "Samurai Cop" (Matt Hannon), carries an early-model Taurus PT92AF as his main weapon throughout the movie. His preferred method in combat seems to be rapid firing the Taurus, making good use of its 15 round magazine. A couple other henchmen are seen with PT92's throughout the movie.
The Samurai Cop racks the slide on his PT92 before breaking into Okamura's bedroom.
Ruger GP100
A stainless Ruger GP100 is the most featured weapon in the movie. It is first seen as Officer Frank Washington's (Mark Frazer) sidearm, but eventually finds itself in nearly every characters' hands at some point. This is the case with several weapons in the film, as the low-budget production was limited to a select few functioning firearms. Therefore, several weapons get recycled as the movie goes on, but the Ruger GP100 is the most prevalent.
Smith & Wesson Model 15
The Smith & Wesson Model 15 is brandished by several police officers and gang members. When one of Yamashita's men threatens Frank and Joe with a Model 15, Joe exercises his Samurai training by cutting the man's arm off with a katana, and therefore disarming him. Crime boss Okamura (Gerald Okamura) briefly uses a Model 15 during an escape. Like the Ruger GP100, this was likely one single weapon that was recycled throughout the production.
One of Yamashita's men threatens the two cops with the Model 15, right before getting his arm cut off.
"Maybe a little later."
A hitman hired by Okamura draws the Model 15 on Samurai Cop.
Peggy flaunts her Model 15 while teasing Officer Johnson.
Smith & Wesson Model 29
One of Yamashita's hitmen carries a Smith & Wesson Model 29 when carrying out a failed hit on Samurai Cop (which was filmed in the production warehouse of Hollywood Royal Pictures).
Single Action Army
One of Yamashita's men uses a Single Action Army revolver with ivory grips when threatening Frank. Later, in a continuity error, Peggy pulls the revolver out from her kitchen drawer despite showing a Taurus PT92SAF in the previous shot.
Star Model BM Non-Gun
Samurai Cop's Taurus PT92AF gets swapped out for a Star Model BM Non-Gun during the interior gunfights. The weapon flashes when fired, but the slide does not move and no shells are ejected. This was likely done for safety purposes, as blanks can still be dangerous at close-range.
Star Model B
One of Yamashita's henchmen carries a Star Model B during the final shootout.
Bruni Olympic 5
One of Yamashita's men is briefly seen carrying a blank-firing Bruni Olympic 5 Snub-Nose revolver. He gets shot by Frank before having a chance to use it.
Submachine Guns
IMI Uzi
When Joe Samurai and Frank beat up and apprehend a group of Yamashit's men, Yamashita (Robert Z'Dar) takes it upon himself to withdraw an IMI Uzi and murder his own men before they can be arrested. He apparently does this to follow the "code of silence". The Uzi later comes back briefly being used by Yamashita's unnamed mistress (Cameron Oppenheimer).
Fujiyama urges his man to use his Uzi against Samurai Cop.
Shotguns
Mossberg 500
The Mossberg 500 is one of two shotguns seen in the movie, most notably used by Yamashita (Robert Z'Dar) in the movie's final shootout.
Winchester 1200 Field Gun
The Winchester 1200 Field Gun is the prominent shotgun used in the film. It is recycled several times, but is used the most by Yamashita's henchman "Johnny" when trying to hunt down Samurai Cop.
Grenades
M67 hand grenade
As if machine-gunning all his men down was not enough, Yamashita (Robert Z'Dar) casually withdraws a M67 Hand Grenade and proceeds to roll it under Frank's car - blowing it up.
