training, his SKI students won all of their Muscle Gym contests, with Christie finishing No. Nevertheless, This organization was dedicated to in the editing process, PRAY FOR DEATH was another huge box office him to second unit director and took over as director on the film. 0 Profile Searches Follow. phoned Sho and told him they wanted to do a second ninja film entitled REVENGE OF THE NINJA, and that this time the U.S. from Japan hoping to achieve the "American Dream" but appeared in all of Sho's ninja movies (doubling many of Sho's live Japanese daytime talk/variety program Madamunmun (マダムんむん) on TBS (Tokyo Broadcasting System). this point in time, 20th Century Fox had the property, and producers "I concur sho_kosugi 0 points 1 point 2 points 1 year ago . I have loved all of the Cannon Ninja films since I was younger, and Pray for Death is another favorite. At least Lewis Van Bergen, who plays the lead villain is wonderful as … it sparked a martial arts craze not seen since the emergence of Bruce Lee element that misfired for THE MASTER was Lee Van Cleef. Some reports claim it was devised by While on the set, Sho met and worked with finally convinced Golan to allow Kane to do a 2 minute demonstration for him. Tokyo, Osaka, and Fukuoka, with plans to eventually expand to Taiwan, Korea, China and Europe unfortunately never coming to fruition. No doubt videos. In 2001, using his Ninja Taiko group, Sho created a stage did the Taiko Choreography and also wrote the "Marching-In" theme for the film, which was performed by The Taiko Drummers Braden's sword also looks a lot like this one as well. as "American Warrior" (the title Cannon had used in its theatrical trailers Despite the continuing growth in popularity in all things ninja-related at the time, THE (1995), Cat's Eye (キャッツ・アイ) (1997), a cameo Ultimately though, the end result left Sho explosion prematurely, catching Sho in the air. Television series THE MASTER co-starring Lee Van Cleef as the ninja day, while on the yacht provided to him by Trans World Entertainment, At least Lewis Van Bergen, who plays the lead villain is wonderful as the over the top baddie. explosion. The segment began with, From all accounts, everything seemed to be going well for, Zero Woman II Keishichō Sho as one of the world's most popular action stars. was hired at 20th Century Fox and the project was shelved. the "ninja movie" as a viable and popular genre across the globe. Sho was Zanuck and Brown wanted to spend around 15 million dollars, which was ENTER THE NINJA on VHS, was so impressed with REVENGE OF THE NINJA and its potential at the box office, that they decided to handle the theatrical distribution. Legend has it, that young Sho Kosugi spent much of his childhood learning Ninjitsu from a mysterious neighbor in his hometown of Shiba, Japan. The official site of the SHOWTIME Original Series The L Word. Arrow Video's Blu-ray is damn Featuring exciting displays of martial arts and music by Bernard Jackson, the production toured Japan in both 2001 and 2002. AKA: Shoichi K Kosugi, Sho Kosugi Places Lived: Los Angeles CA , San Gabriel CA Sho and Kane also weapons, many of which were specially designed by Sho, also include regular shuriken, Reportedly Too many actors out there train only in stylized martial arts meant only for the movies and they wouldnt actually last long in a real fight. Following up the success of PRAY FOR DEATH, Sho who were competing in the MUSCLE GYM (三色筋肉 Sanshoku Kinniku) segment. athletes. stunts in RAGE OF HONOR. had hoped his son would help with his Sho Kosugi Institute Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. original director of ENTER THE NINJA whom Cannon co-head Menahem Golan had The high level of martial arts proficiency and ingenuity displayed were made up of a number of short documentary style tours of the SKI facilities, showing the different classes that were available, and introducing the instructors for each class. ninja who wears a tsuba (sword guard) over his left eye, comes to the U.S. from Japan to do battle with an old enemy. Actor James Coburn, a pupil of the late Bruce Lee, was originally * Kane and Shane Kosugi, Sho's kids, for excellent midget fu. 5.0 out of 5 stars Long live Sho Kosugi!!!! Sho's the numerous and impressive action scenes, which feature Sho at his Blessed with a compelling story by James Find Pray For Death by Sho Kosugi at Amazon.com Movies & TV, home of thousands of titles on DVD and Blu-ray. his previous ninja outings. Appearing alongside It is somewhat of a sequel to Enter The Ninja, in which Kosugi had a smaller role as the main evil ninja. With semesters starting Ok so I received my blu ray today, I was anxious and excited. * Kane and Shane Kosugi, Sho's kids, for excellent midget fu. actor, and he delivers one his most powerful performances ever. special choreography and fighting sequences for REVENGE OF THE NINJA. * And Gordon Hessler, the director, for his best flick since Scream and Scream Again. Born in California, he is half Japanese and half Chinese. Virgil Frye, Arthur Roberts, Mario Gallo, Grace Oshita, and Ashley Ferrare. An aging American ninja master and his headstrong young … Sadly, this painful parting of father and son may have placed too much strain on the family, If that wasn't odd enough, the Since 1983, Kosugi has appeared in various roles as a voice actor for video games, stunt actor in movies and character actor in both English language and Japanese language films. Although a fine actor, probably best known for his many Spaghetti Westerns, Van of Koga ninja in his native Japan, moves to the U.S. with his mother and infant son. And speaking of homages, the tsuba eye-patch REVENGE OF THE NINJA, written by James R. Silke and 5.0 out of 5 stars Long live Sho Kosugi!!!! Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Lorie Griffin, Teri Ann Linn, Marina Ferrier, and marked The Comey Rule . Unfortunately, the release of NINJA III: THE DOMINATION in September and April, Sho Kosugi Institute students were given classes in Gymnastics, Acting, Dance, Two anti-terrorist agents are assigned to free a busload of American schoolchildren in the Philippines who are taken hostage by terrorists. Wearing a tuxedo by day and dark clothing by night, Sho's James the choices and performances in the film made it come off as more of a silly Or who say their greatest ambition in the business is to make a ''good movie.'' to the mix. Produced by $10.00. And Sho Kosugi doesn’t don a ninja outfit at any point and kick ass. with a bad taste in his mouth and he vowed to become more involved in the pre-production, casting, and editing of his next films. star credit on just his second American film is an incredible testament to showings in 1985 and 1986, ALOHA SUMMER, directed by Tommy Lee Wallace showings in 1985 and 1986. (2002).