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title: "Sakura Killers"
year: 1987
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sakura-killers-1987"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 45716
imdb_id: "tt0093910"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 86
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 11
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Sakura Killers (1987) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sakura-killers-1987

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Sakura Killers
Year: 1987
Release Date: 03/12/1987 (US)
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action
Runtime: 1h 26m
Directors: Dusty Nelson, Yu Wang
Cast: Chuck Connors (The Colonel), Mike Kelly (Sonny), George Nichols/George Nicholas (Dennis), Cara Casey.
Plot:
The Colonel (Chuck Connors) sends agents Sonny (Mike Kelly) and Dennis (George Nichols) to Taiwan.
Objective: Search for microfilm/research tape containing experiments on genetic engineering.
Antagonists: Japanese killers known as the Sakura (ninjas).
Sakura's plan: Sell United States secrets to the Soviet Union.
Conflict: Agents face the Sakura; ninjas try to scare them off.
Action: Sonny and Dennis train with a martial arts

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yu Wang, Dusty Nelson
- **Networks / Studios**: Bonaire Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Chuck Connors** as *The Colonel*
- **Mike Kelly** as *Sonny*
- **George Nicholas** as *Dennis*
- **Cara Casey** as *Karen*
- **Manji Otsuki** as *Manji*
- **Jack Long Shi-Chia** as *The Master (uncredited)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Sakura Killers online?
Sakura Killers is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Sakura Killers worth watching?
Sakura Killers holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Sakura Killers and when was it released?
Sakura Killers is a feature film with a runtime of 86 minutes. It was released in 1987. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Sakura Killers?
Sakura Killers was directed by Yu Wang, Dusty Nelson.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sakura Killers — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45716)
- [Sakura Killers (1987) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/45716-sakura-killers/cast)
- [Sakura Killers (Video 1987) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0093910/)
- [Sakura Killers (1987) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/sakura-killers/credits)
- [Sakura Killers (1987) | Ninjas All The Way Down](https://ninjasallthewaydown.wordpress.com/2015/03/23/sakura-killers-1987/)

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