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Short Film | 2018

A short film based on the critically acclaimed Japanese Manga and anime series "Hokuto no ken".

 Fist of the North Star (Hokuto no ken) is a Japanese manga series written by Buronson and illustrated by Tetsuo Hara. Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 1983 to 1988. Set in a post-apocalyptic world that has been destroyed by a nuclear war, the story centers on a warrior named Kenshiro, the successor of a deadly martial art known as Hokuto Shinken, which gives him the ability to kill most adversaries from within through the use of the human body's secret vital points, often resulting in an exceptionally violent and gory death. Kenshiro dedicates his life to fighting against the various gangs, bandits and warlords who threaten the lives of the weak and innocent, as well as rival martial artists, including his own "brothers" from the same school.

 All the 80's action, gore, and cheesy one liners anyone could ask for. This short film was a no budget project created as a contribution to the brand. 

Directed by Joseph Graziano JR.

Starring Joseph Graziano SR.

Director of Photography: Kyle Beke

Costume Designer: Joseph Graziano