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| Directed by | Martin Dolman |
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| Produced by | Ricky Sacco |
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| Cinematography | Giancarlo Ferrando |
| Edited by | Eugenio Alabiso |
| Music by | Luciano Michelini |
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| Distributed by | Medusa Distribuzione |
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| Running time | 96 minutes |
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| Language | English |
American Rickshaw (Italian: American risciò), also known as American Tiger, is a 1989 action fantasy film directed by Sergio Martino under the pseudonym of Martin Dolman. An international co-production of Italy and the United States, it stars Mitch Gaylord, Daniel Greene, Victoria Prouty and Donald Pleasence.
Plot
A manual rickshaw driver in Miami becomes embroiled in a murder case involving a recent acquaintance. He becomes caught in a conflict between opposing forces of good and evil: an ancient Chinese witch and an evangelist who is revealed to be the embodiment of the devil.
Cast
- Mitch Gaylord as Scott Edwards
- Daniel Greene as Francis
- Victoria Prouty as Joanna Simpson
- Donald Pleasence as Reverend Mortom
- Michi Kobi as Old Madame Luna
Production
Filming took place in Miami, Florida.
Reception
The film was covered on Episode 93 of the RedLetterMedia series Best of the Worst. It was crowned Best of the Worst by all hosts of the episode.
Home media
In 2020, a 2K restoration of the film was released on Blu-ray by Cauldron Films.
References
- ^ Ercolani, Eugenio (2019). Darkening the Italian Screen: Interviews with Genre and Exploitation Directors Who Debuted in the 1950s and 1960s. McFarland & Company. p. 283. ISBN 978-1476667386.
- Weldon, Michael J. (1996). The Psychotronic Video Guide to Film. St. Martin's Griffin. p. 19. ISBN 978-0312131494.
- Videohound's Golden Movie Retriever 1996. Visible Ink Press. 1995. p. 159. ISBN 9780787606268.
- Best of the Worst: Twin Dragon Encounter, American Rickshaw, and Infested, retrieved 2022-10-07
- "American Rickshaw (Standard Edition Blu-ray)". Cauldron Films. Retrieved March 22, 2022.
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