City Hunter Movie: .357 Magnum [DVD]

Features

• Type: DVD
• Studio: A.D.V. Films
• Language(s): english, japanese
• Subtitle(s): english
• Director(s): Kenji Kodama
• Actor(s): Jonas Allen, Yôko Asagami, Martin Blacker, Jana Brockman, Charles Campbell, Katherine Catmull, Chafûrin, Tesshô Genda, Eric Henshaw, Masaru Ikeda

Originally entitled Magnum of Love's Destiny, this 1989 theatrical feature is a favorite with City Hunter fans because it offers a rare glimpse of the affection that underlies the tumultuous relationship between longtime partners Ryo Saeba and Kaori. The over-the-top story centers on pianist Nina Shutenberg, who's at the center of an international intrigue. Assigned to guard her, Ryo finds himself caught in a web of spies, explosions, and family tragedies. As usual, Ryo alternates between groping every female in sight and demonstrating his deadly marksmanship. Whenever his lechery threatens to go too far, Kaori clobbers Ryo with one of her outsized sledge hammers. In short, Magnum delivers exactly what City Hunter fans want and expect. "One Cool Sweeper! XYZ Is a Dangerous Cocktail," an episode from the long-running broadcast series, is included as a bonus. (Rated 15 and older: violence, sexual humor, brief nudity, minor profanity) --Charles Solomon