SAMURAI BALLET
A Scott Shaw Zen Film
SAMURAI BALLET was Produced by, Directed by, and Stars Scott Shaw. It introduces Martial Arts expert Paul Banks. The film co-stars Thipaporn Chandradibya, a film star from Thailand. The film also co-stars Vincent L. Spezze and Douglas Jackson who appeared in Scott Shaw's, Samurai Vampire Bikers from Hell.
SAMURAI BALLET finds Alexander Hell (Scott Shaw) teaming up with Lord Kaga (Paul Banks) in quest of Hell's love, Kala (Thipaporn Chandradibya), who has been kidnapped by the evil Warlord (Mark McKeel).
Kristine Willey, Joel Ciniero, and Douglas Jackson were essential elements in the production of this film.
FILM FACTS:
- Samurai Ballet was filmed entirely on Super 8 film.
- Scott Shaw played his Kris Derrig (Gibson) Les Paul in this film.
- Kristine Willey plays a 1952 Gibson ES5 Switchmaster, owned by Scott Shaw, in this film.
- Filmed after Samurai Vampire Bikers from Hell, this film finds Scott Shaw playing an alternative version of his character, Alexander Hell.
Samurai Ballet DVD
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BOOKS:
There is a Great Chapter in Scott Shaw's book, Zen Filmmaking that details the creation of this film. Click on the title to pick up your copy and find out what really took place.
MAGAZINE ARTICLES:
Asia Week, Volume 20 Issue 3
Psychotronic Video, Number 22
Film Threat Video Guide, Issue 13
PUBLICITY AND PRODUCTION STILLS:
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Here is one of the early publicity one-sheets for the film. 
Here's the Video Tape Box for the Collector's Edition VHS.
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