Six-String Samurai


1h 31m 1998

Brief Synopsis

A post-apocalyptic rocker named Buddy heads to Las Vegas with the hopes of becoming Elvis' predecessor -- the new king of rock and roll. However, after an atomic war in 1957 Las Vegas isn't what it used to be. Renamed "Lost Vegas," the strip serves as the last bastion of freedom from Russian occup

Film Details

Also Known As
Six String Samurai
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Western
Release Date
1998
Production Company
First Look Holdings
Distribution Company
ISLAND DIGITAL/PALM PICTURES
Location
Palm Springs, California, USA; Death Valley, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

Synopsis

A post-apocalyptic rocker named Buddy heads to Las Vegas with the hopes of becoming Elvis' predecessor -- the new king of rock and roll. However, after an atomic war in 1957 Las Vegas isn't what it used to be. Renamed "Lost Vegas," the strip serves as the last bastion of freedom from Russian occupation and Buddy, armed with his guitar, samurai sword, and dark rimmed glasses must face a host of lethal and musical enemies on his way to becoming crowned its new king.

Film Details

Also Known As
Six String Samurai
MPAA Rating
Genre
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
Western
Release Date
1998
Production Company
First Look Holdings
Distribution Company
ISLAND DIGITAL/PALM PICTURES
Location
Palm Springs, California, USA; Death Valley, California, USA

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 31m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the "Kodak Vision Award" for best cinematography and the "In:Sinc Speed Razor" award for editing at the 1998 Slamdance Film Festival.

Limited Release in United States September 18, 1998

Released in United States 1998

Released in United States Fall September 18, 1998

Released in United States January 1998

Released in United States January 22, 1999

Released in United States March 1998

Released in United States October 1998

Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, California February 26 - March 6, 1998.

Shown at Raindance Film Showcase (closing night gala) in London October 22-31, 1998.

Shown at Slamdance Festival in Park City, Utah January 16-23, 1998.

Shown at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas March 13-21, 1998.

Shown at St Louis International Film Festival October 29 - November 8, 1998.

Began shooting May 5, 1997.

Completed shooting June 1997.

Release expanded in USA throughout October 1998.

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at American Film Market (AFM) in Santa Monica, California February 26 - March 6, 1998.)

Released in United States 1998 (Shown at St Louis International Film Festival October 29 - November 8, 1998.)

Released in United States January 1998 (Shown at Slamdance Festival in Park City, Utah January 16-23, 1998.)

Released in United States January 22, 1999 (New York City)

Released in United States March 1998 (Shown at South by Southwest (SXSW) Film Festival in Austin, Texas March 13-21, 1998.)

Limited Release in United States September 18, 1998

Released in United States Fall September 18, 1998

Released in United States October 1998 (Shown at Raindance Film Showcase (closing night gala) in London October 22-31, 1998.)