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Release Date:
December 6, 1985
Original Title:
Sword of Heaven
Genres:
Action
Ratings / Certifications:
DE: 18 US: R
Runtime: 85
A Japanese policeman in Los Angeles uses an ancient magic sword to battle killers and an extortion ring.
Additional Casting:
Frederick Long
Casting:
Crystal Shaw
Cinematography:
Gil Hubbs
Co-Producer:
Britt Lomond
Director:
Byron Meyers
Editor:
Warren Chadwick
Fight Choreographer:
Britt Lomond
First Assistant Director:
Don Wilkerson
First Assistant Editor:
Greg MacLaurin
Gaffer:
Richard Sands
Martial Arts Choreographer:
Sam Alama Kuoha
Tadashi Yamashita
Music:
Christopher L. Stone
Producer:
Joseph J. Randazzo
Screenplay:
Britt Lomond
James Bruner
William O'Hagan
Joseph J. Randazzo
Sound Effects Editor:
Greg MacLaurin
Special Effects:
Robert Calvert
Still Photographer:
Eric H. Lasher
Story:
James Bruner
Stunt Coordinator:
Jeff Habberstad
Jeff Hannerstad
Stunts:
Mike Cochrane
Bob K. Cummings
Brent Deming
Pete Ferra
Joe Gilbride
Jeff Habberstad
Patrick Kerton
Daniel O'Haco
Monte Rex Perlin
Dan Rycerz
Lee Waddell
Title Designer:
Mark M. Pompian
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