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Shamo

Based on the Japanese Manga about Ryo Narushima, a talented, college-bound student who murders both of his parents in cold blood. He is sent to a reformatory where he trains in karate under Kenji Kurokawa, a man imprisoned after trying to assassinate the Japanese Prime Minister. Two years after his conviction, Ryo is released and begins a new life as an ultra-violent professional fighter.

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Cast & Crew See All

Shawn Yue
Ryo Narushima
Annie Liu
Megumi
Francis Ng
Kenji Kurokawa

Awards

  • 2008 - Action Asia Award - - nominated
  • 2007 - Golden Horse Award - Best Adapted Screenplay - nominated
  • 2007 - Golden Horse Award - Best Cinematography - nominated
  • 2007 - Golden Horse Award - Best Action Choreography - nominated