Sakura Killers (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1987, Sakura Killers is an action film directed by Dusty Nelson, running about 86 minutes. “Evil Ninjas. Traitors to their art. Who will stop them and the deadly power they hold?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Chuck Connors stars in this routine martial arts feature as the Colonel. He sends agents Sonny (Mike Kelly) and Dennis (George Nichols) to Taiwan in search of microfilm containing experiments on genetic engineering. The agents soon find themselves up against Japanese killers known as the Sakura who plan to sell United States secrets to the Soviet Union. Sonny and Dennis train with a martial arts master in order to fight the enemy and obtain the coveted microfilm.
Who’s in it. Sakura Killers stars Chuck Connors as The Colonel, Mike Kelly as Sonny, George Nicholas as Dennis and Cara Casey as Karen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Sakura Killers has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sakura Killers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sakura Killers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sakura Killers (1987)?
- In US, Sakura Killers is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sakura Killers worth watching?
- Sakura Killers holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sakura Killers?
- Sakura Killers stars Chuck Connors, Mike Kelly, George Nicholas, Cara Casey and Manji Otsuki.
- When was Sakura Killers released?
- Sakura Killers was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.