

Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past
1989, Japanese. Directed by Hiroyuki Ebata.
Former Green Beret John Kyosuke is called out of retirement to rescue an American scientist carrying a priceless biological asset. The closer he gets to his target, the more he discovers about the powers pulling the strings — and the further he must reach into his own dangerous past.
- Runtime
- 0h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 7 October 1989
- Original title
- ドッグソルジャー
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Sho Aikawa
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What Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past is based on
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past is based on Dog Soldier, a manga series by Tetsuya Saruwatari, published by Shueisha.
Manga series
Dog Soldier
By Tetsuya Saruwatari
Published by Shueisha
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Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past: quick answers
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How long is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past runs 46 minutes (0h 46m).
Does Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past have a post-credits scene?
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Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past on?
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 October 1989. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?
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Who directed Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past?
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past (1989) was directed by Hiroyuki Ebata and stars Akira Kamiya, Daisuke Gori, Mika Doi.
What is Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past based on?
Dog Soldier: Shadows of the Past is based on Dog Soldier, a manga series by Tetsuya Saruwatari, published by Shueisha.