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American Ninja

  • 1985
  • R
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
19K
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Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
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Dark ComedyMartial ArtsActionAdventureRomance

American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.

  • Director
    • Sam Firstenberg
  • Writers
    • Paul De Mielche
    • Avi Kleinberger
    • Gideon Amir
  • Stars
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Steve James
    • Judie Aronson
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    19K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sam Firstenberg
    • Writers
      • Paul De Mielche
      • Avi Kleinberger
      • Gideon Amir
    • Stars
      • Michael Dudikoff
      • Steve James
      • Judie Aronson
    • 126User reviews
    • 90Critic reviews
    • 20Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro

    • Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:38
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    American Ninja: Best Fight Scenes Compilation - Clip
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    American Ninja: Best Fight Scenes Compilation - Clip
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    Clip - Joe Gets Ambushed
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    Clip - Joe Gets Ambushed

    Photos101

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    Top Cast29

    Michael Dudikoff
    Michael Dudikoff
    • Joe
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Jackson
    Judie Aronson
    Judie Aronson
    • Patricia
    Guich Koock
    • Hickock
    John Fujioka
    John Fujioka
    • Shinyuki
    Don Stewart
    Don Stewart
    • Ortega
    John LaMotta
    • Rinaldo
    • (as John La Motta)
    Tadashi Yamashita
    Tadashi Yamashita
    • Black Star Ninja
    Phillip Brock
    Phillip Brock
    • Charley
    • (as Phil Brock)
    Tony Carreon
    • Older Colombian
    Roi Vinzon
    Roi Vinzon
    • Younger Colombian
    Manolet Escudero
    • Bodyguard
    Greg Rocero
    • Bodyguard
    • (as Gregg Rocero)
    Berto Spoor
    • Bodyguard
    Michael Hackbart
    • Bodyguard
    Jerry Bailey
    • Head Hijacker
    Rohy Batliwala
    • Truck Driver
    Jim Gaines
    • Truck Driver
    • (as James Gaines)
    • Director
      • Sam Firstenberg
    • Writers
      • Paul De Mielche
      • Avi Kleinberger
      • Gideon Amir
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews126

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      Originally, the studio selected Chuck Norris to star. He chose not to do the film because he didn't want his face hidden on camera. He said "If I'm going to be in a film, I don't want my face hidden. I'm going to be me."
    • Goofs
      After Joe jumps Jackson's bike over the wall to the American base, the stuntman, who is not wearing a helmet, smashes his face into the bike's windshield.
    • Quotes
      • Shinyuki: You are ready, my son. I will be with you indeed and in my heart. Follow the Bushido.
      • Joe: I will honor the code, father.
    • Alternate versions
      All previous cuts were waived for the UK DVD release which is uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Obscurus Lupa Presents: American Ninja (2011)

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 30, 1985 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Netherlands
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Ninja americano
    • Filming locations
      • Philippines
    • Production companies
      • The Cannon Group
      • Golan-Globus Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,499,694
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,234,837
      • Sep 2, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,499,694
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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