Richie Zito
Sound
Biography
Richie Zito is an American musician, producer, and songwriter. Among his credits include session work with Giorgio Moroder, the score to the 1986 film "Project A-ko", co-composed with his childhood friend Joey Carbone, and producer credits on the Billboard number one songs "The Flame" by Cheap Trick and "When I See You Smile" by Bad English.
Known For
Earth. The not too distant future. A city is miraculously reborn just sixteen years after being completely destroyed by a giant meteor. At the prestigious Graviton High School for Girls, two new students are introduced. A-ko and her ditzy sidekick, C-ko.
Project A-Ko
The evil Hikita clan rises from the dead to fulfill a curse on the Satomi clan by restoring the face of their warlord by using the skin of Princess Shizu. In the process of trying to capture her, the clan murders her entire family, but Princess Shizu escapes their clutches. She enlists the aid of eight samurai warriors, possessors of powerful magic crystal, led by Dosetsu (Sonny Chiba!) to help rescue the remaining members of her court and revenge her family. Along the way, they must fight undead warriors, evil spirits, poisonous beauties and a giant centipede.
Legend of the Eight Samurai
A promotional video showcasing behind-the-scenes footage of the film "Project A-Ko", complete with interviews with the film's cast and crew.
Project A-ko: Secret File
A retrospective on the music of "Project A-Ko"