Sho Kosugi
Biography: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Sho Kosugi (born Shōichi Kosugi; June 17, 1947) is a Japanese martial artist with training in shindō jinen-ryū karate who gained popularity as an actor during the 1980s, usually playing a ninja. He is the father of Kane Kosugi and Shane Kosugi. After taking a hiatus from film, he started a taiko group in California. In Japan, he also runs an internationally oriented group of martial arts acting schools known as the Sho Kosugi Institute. It is common for Kosugi to have his sons co-star in movies when the plot includes family relations. Films in which Kosugi's sons perform alongside their father include Black Eagle, Revenge of the Ninja, and Kabuto (aka Shogun Warrior). Description above from the Wikipedia article Sho Kosugi, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: June 17, 1948
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Ninja Assassin
2009-09-29
Ninja Assassin
Overview: Ninja Assassin follows Raizo, one of the deadliest assassins in the world. Taken from the streets as a child, he was transformed into a trained killer by the Ozunu Clan, a secret society whose very existence is considered a myth. But haunted by the merciless execution of his friend by the Clan, Raizo breaks free from them and vanishes. Now he waits, preparing to exact his revenge.
Genres: Action Adventure Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-09-29
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Ninja III: The Domination
1984-09-14
Ninja III: The Domination
Overview: Aerobics instructor Christie Ryder becomes possessed by the spirit of an evil ninja when she comes to his aid after he was shot down.
Genres: Action Fantasy Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-14
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Journey of Honor
1991-04-27
Journey of Honor
Overview: The son of a besieged Shogun in war-torn 17th century Japan travels to Spain to buy weaponry from the king.
Genres: Drama Action Adventure
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-04-27
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Pray for Death
1985-01-11
Pray for Death
Overview: Akira Saito, a Japanese businessman lives in Tokyo with his Japanese-American wife Aiko and their children, Takeshi and Tomoya. When the family has a chance to move to the United States so that Aiko can teach the children about their American heritage, they pack up and head for Houston, Texas and run a restaurant. This is where the trouble begins....
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-11
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Revenge of the Ninja
1983-09-07
Revenge of the Ninja
Overview: After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the greatest battle he has ever been involved in.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-07
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Enter the Ninja
1981-07-17
Enter the Ninja
Overview: After completing his training of ninjutsu within Japan, an American Angolan Bush War veteran by the name of Cole visits his war buddy Frank Landers and his newly wed wife Mary Ann, who are the owners of a large piece of farming land in the Philippines. Cole soon finds that the Landers are being repeatedly harassed by a CEO named Charles Venarius.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1981-07-17
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Rage of Honor
1987-02-01
Rage of Honor
Overview: A Japanese cop, Shiro, and his partner Ray are after a bunch of drug dealers. But they are betrayed by an insider and Ray is killed. Shiro follows the murderer, a sadistic drug lord, up to Argentina
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-02-01
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Black Eagle
1988-05-01
Black Eagle
Overview: One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the sea near Malta - a region where the Soviet forces are highly present, too. The CIA immediately sends out their best secret agent, Ken Tani, to salvage the system before it falls into enemy hands. To ensure his loyalty, they bring his two young sons to a nearby hotel on the island.
Genres: Action Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-05-01
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Blind Fury
1989-08-17
Blind Fury
Overview: A blind Vietnam vet, trained as a swordfighter, comes to America and helps to rescue the son of a fellow soldier.
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-08-17
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9 Deaths of the Ninja
1985-04-15
9 Deaths of the Ninja
Overview: A trio of specialized soldiers is called in to stop a group of drug traffickers who have hijacked a busload of tourists in the Philippines and threaten to kill them all if one of their companions is not released from jail and the government does not stop its anti-drug policies.
Genres: Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-04-15
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Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
1976-06-12
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
Overview: A lightning bolt strikes the grave of Bruce Lee. However, that is as much as Bruce Lee has to do with it. Then a kung fu instructor starts a quest to avenge a friend's death, and on the way has a romance with a girl with similar problems. He eventually finds the bad guys behind it all, and has several fights with them...
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1976-06-12
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Aloha Summer
1988-02-26
Aloha Summer
Overview: It's the 60s and a bunch of crazy teenagers meet in the beautiful island of Hawaii during their summer holidays. Although they come from different backgrounds, they hang out together and shake up the island! They surf, dance, drink, fight and fall in love. As the summer approaches its end, they find themselves inseparable, friends for a lifetime...
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-02-26
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Master Ninja II
1984-01-20
Master Ninja II
Overview: Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice battling evil wherever they go. In reality, it's two episodes of failed TV show 'The Master' repackaged as a movie. Also featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Genres: Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-01-20
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The Master Ninja 5
1985-01-01
The Master Ninja 5
Overview: Lee Van Cleef stars as John Peter McAllister, who as a reverend master of the Ninja warrior society, deserts the order the order to search for his missing daughter in the U.S.
Genres: Action TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-01-01
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The Best of the Martial Arts Films
1990-01-01
The Best of the Martial Arts Films
Overview: The most explosive barehanded combat sequences ever filmed. An electrifying video of martial arts mastery and mayhem. This program takes a behind-the-scenes look at the weapons, the mystical eastern philosophy, and the incredible skills that have made martial arts films one of the most popular genres in the world today.
Genres: Documentary Action
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-01-01
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The Godfather Part II
1974-12-20
The Godfather Part II
Overview: In the continuing saga of the Corleone crime family, a young Vito Corleone grows up in Sicily and in 1910s New York. In the 1950s, Michael Corleone attempts to expand the family business into Las Vegas, Hollywood and Cuba.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1974-12-20
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Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
1976-06-12
Bruce Lee Fights Back from the Grave
Overview: A lightning bolt strikes the grave of Bruce Lee. However, that is as much as Bruce Lee has to do with it. Then a kung fu instructor starts a quest to avenge a friend's death, and on the way has a romance with a girl with similar problems. He eventually finds the bad guys behind it all, and has several fights with them...
Genres: Action Crime Drama
Original Language: ko
Release Date: 1976-06-12
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Dark Society in the East
1993-05-15
Dark Society in the East
Overview: A story about the activities of Southeast Asian Mafia gangs in Shinjuku. Ryosuke Kano is an ex French Foreign Legion soldier and is now a cocaine smuggler and dealer. He is acquainted with Larry, a Japanese American, but he turned out to be an undercover cop from New York.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1993-05-15
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Master Ninja
1984-03-08
Master Ninja
Overview: Aging skilled master ninja, John Peter McAllister, and his young apprentice search for John's long lost daughter, all the while his old enemies try to stop him. The first two episodes of "The Master" edited into a feature length film used as a promo for the television series.
Genres: Action Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-03-08
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