American Ninja(1985)
“The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American.”
Overview
Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.
Director
Sam Firstenberg
Studio
The Cannon Group
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$10M
Cast
Michael Dudikoff
as Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve James
as Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronson
as Patricia Hickock
Guich Koock
as Col. William T. Hickock
John Fujioka
as Shinyuki
Don Stewart
as Victor Ortega
John LaMotta
as MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashita
as Black Star Ninja
Phillip Brock
as Pvt. Charley Madison
Tony Carreon
as Older Colombian
Roi Vinzon
as Younger Colombian
Richard Norton
as MP
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$1M
Box Office
$10M
Production Companies
The Cannon Group • Golan-Globus Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Ninja?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for American Ninja (1985).
What is American Ninja about?▼
Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.
Who directed American Ninja?▼
American Ninja was directed by Sam Firstenberg and released in 1985. It is a action, adventure film.
How long is American Ninja?▼
American Ninja has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in American Ninja?▼
The cast of American Ninja includes Michael Dudikoff as Pvt. Joe Armstrong, Steve James as Cpl. Curtis Jackson, Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickock, Guich Koock as Col. William T. Hickock, John Fujioka as Shinyuki and more.
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