Plot
Six-String Samurai is set in an alternate history America, in which Soviet Union attacked the U.S. with nuclear weapons in 1957, making most of the country an inhospitable desert. The government has entirely collapsed, except for the Kingdom of Elvis, who rules from "Lost Vegas" to California. The Red Army has been besieging Vegas, but the lack of supplies ("We haven't had bullets since 1957," comments a Russian general) from the Soviet Union has caused them to degenerate into just another gang. As the movie begins, Elvis has died and a radio disc jockey Keith Mortimer announces a call for all musicians to come to Lost Vegas to try to become the new King of Rock'n'Roll.
Buddy, implied to be the rock 'n roll legend Buddy Holly (Due to his physical similarities and musical ability), is one of the musicians converging on Lost Vegas. Early on, he finds himself having to take care of a kid named "Kid" (Justin McGuire). While Buddy resents having to look after the Kid, the Kid turns out to be a good ally.
Buddy runs into a lot of different groups, including a zombie-like, cannibalistic suburban family, 'windmill people' who are dressed like astronauts and filthy tribals that make up most of the population. He also combats many foes, including a samurai, a bowling team of bounty-hunters, a Russian surf band (played by the Red Elvises), and the Russian army. Throughout his journey, Buddy is stalked by his greatest foe: a sinister Slash look-alike who is the personification of the Grim Reaper, and his grungy group of guitarists/archers; Death's goal is to eliminate all the King-wannabes and the conquest of Vegas.
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