The Hunted (1995)

The Hunted (1995)
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In this international action thriller, Paul Racine (Christopher Lambert) is an American salesman with a computer firm who is in Japan on business. While spending an evening in a bar, he meets Kirina (Joan Chen), a beautiful but mysterious woman. Paul buys Kirina a drink, one thing leads to another, and he ends up spending the night with her. However, when Paul returns to her room to retrieve a set of keys he left behind, he discovers that Kirina is being murdered by Kinjo (John Lone), the master of a cult of bloodthirsty ninjas. Kinjo informs Karina that no one has ever seen his face and lived, so when Paul witnesses Kirina's execution and the face Kinjo hides behind his mask, he's a marked man. With the help of Takeda (Yoshio Harada), an experienced ninja fighter, Paul learns how to defend himself against his new adversaries as he plots a final showdown with the deadly Kinjo. The Hunted represented something of a reunion for John Lone and Joan Chen, who previously starred together in The Last Emperor. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
Christopher LambertJohn Lone, (more)
Director(s):
J.F. Lawton
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of The Hunted

In this international action thriller, Paul Racine (Christopher Lambert) is an American salesman with a computer firm who is in Japan on business. While spending an evening in a bar, he meets Kirina (Joan Chen), a beautiful but mysterious woman. Paul buys Kirina a drink, one thing leads to another, and he ends up spending the night with her. However, when Paul returns to her room to retrieve a set of keys he left behind, he discovers that Kirina is being murdered by Kinjo (John Lone), the master of a cult of bloodthirsty ninjas. Kinjo informs Karina that no one has ever seen his face and lived, so when Paul witnesses Kirina's execution and the face Kinjo hides behind his mask, he's a marked man. With the help of Takeda (Yoshio Harada), an experienced ninja fighter, Paul learns how to defend himself against his new adversaries as he plots a final showdown with the deadly Kinjo. The Hunted represented something of a reunion for John Lone and Joan Chen, who previously starred together in The Last Emperor. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
111 mins

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Director(s):
J.F. Lawton
Writer(s):
J.F. Lawton
Producer(s):
John DavisNorman LeighGary W. Goldstein
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Violence, Sexual Situations, Not For Children)
Categories:
Action / Adventure
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Shawn S.

In todays mass of movies 'The Hunted' was unfortunately overlooked and underated. With exceptional performances by the cast, especially Yoshio Harada as the Samurai Takeda and several minor characters played by very well regarded martial artists, it all comes together in a beautiful, violent, and engaging movie. To cut to the quick; if your interests lean toward Samurai, Ninja, medeval Japan and Bushido, this is a must see.

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Curt B.

this is actually a rather fun B grade movie about good and bad ninjas facing off over an old grduges and the American who gets caught in between them. And for the people that have a hard time reading there are few subtitles as most of the movie is in English. As a good B grade movie there is lots of blood and guts sword play and even some ninja ladies with bows and arrows. Can't be that. With a little tweaking of the script and maybe a better lead actor it might have even made it as an A movie. What is surprising is the A list oriental stars in the movie. Joan Chen, John Lone all give above and beyond peformances for the material. And most surprising of all is the rare appearance of Yoko Shimada which makes the movie mandatory viewing for her ffans. She's made only a few movies since her introduction in the mini series "Shogun" most of which haven't made it to our shores. Our big loss their gain. We miss her.

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Dmitry L.

I have to agree with Mr. Shawn S. This was certainly one very overlooked and underrated action movie. The story is nothing out of this world, but it's quite comprehensive and the pacing never leaves you bored for too long. The actors play their parts very well with Yoshio Harada(Takaeda) putting on an exceptionally good performance. The action sequences are nothing short of exciting and in my humble opinion the train scene should have been considered an action classic. My only gripe is(ironically) the main actor, Chris Lambert, could have done a better job in his role, but quite frankly ever since Highlander his acting has been quite dull. Action lovers, do yourselves a favor and rent this movie!

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