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Enter the Ninja (1981)

R 99 min  -  Action | Drama  -   2 October 1981 (USA)
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After just completing his training at a ninja school, an army vet travels to the Phillippines and finds himself battling a land grabber who wants his war-buddy's property... See full summary »

Director:

Menahem Golan

Writers:

Dick Desmond (screen story), Dick Desmond (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Franco Nero, Susan George and Shô Kosugi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Franco Nero ...
Susan George ...
Mary Ann
Shô Kosugi ...
Christopher George ...
Venarius
Alex Courtney ...
Frank
Will Hare Will Hare ...
Dollars
Zachi Noy Zachi Noy ...
The Hook
Constantine Gregory ...
Mr. Parker (as Constantin de Goguel)
Dale Ishimoto Dale Ishimoto ...
Komori
Joonee Gamboa Joonee Gamboa ...
Mr. Mesuda
Leo Martinez Leo Martinez ...
Pee Wee
Ken Metcalfe Ken Metcalfe ...
Elliot
Subas Herrero Subas Herrero ...
Alberto
Alan Amiel Alan Amiel ...
Maroon Ninja
Douglas Ivan Douglas Ivan ...
Maroon Ninja (as Doug Ivan)
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Storyline

After just completing his training at a ninja school, an army vet travels to the Phillippines and finds himself battling a land grabber who wants his war-buddy's property. He must also fight his rival. Written by Michael Pilkington <mjpilkington@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Fight | Ninja | Mafia | Corporation | Shot To Death  | See more »

Taglines:

Ninjitsu, the darkest and deadliest of all the Martial Arts. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ninja I See more »

Filming Locations:

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

City Film (1980s), Golan-Globus Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(uncut)  | USA: (edited for TV)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

The only film in the series to be shot outside the United States. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: In the final fight, Cole's sword is thrown out of the arena. Ten seconds later he is miraculously holding it again. See more »

Quotes

Frank Landers: You know Mary Ann there are times when I... when I wake up in the morning and I look at this guy in the mirror and I say "What the hell are you doing with your life frank?" and you know something, son of a bitch never answers me!
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Connections

Spoofed in "The Transformers: Enter the Nightbird (#2.6)" (1985) See more »