The Ninja Mission (1984)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Action, Drama
- 30 Sep 1984 (USA)
- Movie
Swedish scientist named Karl Markov is taken hostage by the KGB. After his daughter Nadia is also kidnapped and brought deep into the heart of Russia, a group of highly trained ninjas, led by American CIA agent Mason, is ordered to get...
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Cast
| Krzysztof Kolberger | ... |
Mason
(as Christofer Kohlberg)
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Hanna Bieniuszewicz | ... |
Nadia
(as Hanna Pola)
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Bo F. Munthe | ... |
Hansen
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Curt Broberg | ... |
Markov
(as Curt Brober)
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Hans Rosteen | ... |
Ableman
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John Quantz | ... |
Johnny
(as John Quantz von Ills)
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Sirka Sander | ... |
Natassia
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Mark Davies | ... |
Mike
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Wolff Lindner | ... |
Daniels
(as Wolf Linder)
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| Mats Helge Olsson | ... |
Ivan
(as Mats Helge)
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Brett Barber | ... |
Tom
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Bob Gileberg | ... |
First helicopter pilot
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| Nigel Bennett | ... |
Second helicopter pilot
(as Nigel Bennet)
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Lucy Frost | ... |
Night club hostess
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Derek Keith | ... |
First ninja at nightclub
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Victor Lester | ... |
Second ninja at nightclub
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Terry Jason | ... |
Third ninja at nightclub
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Mario Miller | ... |
KGB driver
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Steven Johanson | ... |
Captain
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Harvey Davidson | ... |
First seaman
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Charles Alverson | ... |
Second seaman
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Eric Goldberg | ... |
First ninja
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Ken Dodd | ... |
Second ninja
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Jerome Moore | ... |
Third ninja
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Lester Swan | ... |
Fourth ninja
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Ollie Mitchel | ... |
Russian soldier
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Kerry Acock | ... |
Russian soldier
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Robin Miller | ... |
Russian soldier
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Steve Baker | ... |
Russian soldier
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Kim Warren | ... |
Russian soldier
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Jon Howe | ... |
Russian soldier
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George Gallen | ... |
Russian soldier
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Pete Gibbs | ... |
Russian soldier
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John Wakeman | ... |
Russian soldier
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Lee Briscoe | ... |
Russian soldier
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John Phillips | ... |
Russian soldier
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Bill Jackman | ... |
Russian soldier
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Martin Ross | ... |
Russian soldier
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Mick Kelly | ... |
Russian soldier
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Graham Perry | ... |
Russian soldier
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Eric Harrison | ... |
Russian soldier
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Leo Adolfson | ... |
Brett
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Charles Aperia | ... |
Man at nightclub
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Keith R. Clarke | ... |
Russian Soldier
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Boo Engstrand | ... |
Russian soldier puking in gasmask
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Directed by
| Mats Helge Olsson | ... | (as Mats Helge) |
Written by
| Matthew Jacobs | ... | () |
Produced by
| Charles Aperia | ... | executive producer |
| Guy Collins | ... | executive producer |
| Roger Lundgren | ... | producer |
Music by
| Dag Unenge | ... | (as Danny Young) |
Cinematography by
| Peter A. Stevenson | ||
Editing by
| David Gilbert | ||
Editorial Department
| Ben Nelson | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jean Jonson | ||
Art Direction by
| Dick Gogi | ||
Set Decoration by
| Tommy Ellgreen | ||
Costume Design by
| Madeleine Bruzélius | ... | (as Madeleine Bruce) |
Makeup Department
| Deborah Grace | ... | makeup artist: second unit |
| Nina Kozakow | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Jurek Kaspuk | ... | unit production manager |
| Matt Olsen | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Kenny Aperia | ... | second assistant director |
| William Charlton | ... | first assistant director |
| Mike O'Dudi | ... | second unit director |
Art Department
| Billy Charles | ... | storyboard artist |
| Jimmy Derek | ... | carpenter |
| Andrew Hall | ... | set dresser: second unit |
| Dan Laquer | ... | carpenter |
| Orville Steen | ... | construction manager |
| Joe Steenberg | ... | property master |
| Woody Turnip | ... | carpenter |
| Alvin Walters | ... | carpenter |
Sound Department
| Hans-Eric Ahrn | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Jonathan Fraser | ... | boom operator |
| Ina Jax | ... | sound engineer |
| Mark Kunsky | ... | sound: second unit |
| Anders Nilsson | ... | supervising sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Robert West | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Bruce Crimson | ... | titles and opticals |
| Björn Selander | ... | titles and opticals |
Stunts
| Rolf Anderson | ... | stunts |
| Thomas Elly | ... | additional stunts |
| Steven Kumberg | ... | stunts |
| Steven Lee | ... | additional stunts |
| Arne Liljenberg | ... | stunts (as Arnold Lillith) |
| Arnold Lillith | ... | stunts |
| Carl Newman | ... | additional stunts |
| Dan Ying | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Dick Ying | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Ingemar Andersson | ... | chief electrician (as Chez Anderson) |
| Daniel Becher | ... | still photographer |
| Benny Coburn | ... | key grip |
| Johny Hill | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Dan Huben | ... | focus puller |
| Flynn Jenson | ... | camera grip |
| Allan Johnes | ... | gaffer |
| Gregory Kadler | ... | additional photographer |
| Greg Kendo | ... | lighting technician: second unit |
| Anders Nilsson | ... | camera operator |
| Keith Paul | ... | gaffer: second unit |
| Joe Tengel | ... | best boy |
| Tom Werth | ... | camera operator: second unit |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Christine Anderson | ... | wardrobe stylist |
| Chris Kazy | ... | wardrobe master |
| Marie Kresak | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| May Nova | ... | wardrobe: second unit |
Location Management
| Jan Gertmar | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dave Underwood | ... | music editor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jeanette Jaquelle | ... | continuity girl |
Transportation Department
| Chris Hultengreen | ... | military vehicle consultant |
| Alan Jenson | ... | transportation captain |
Additional Crew
| Johny Boorman | ... | absailing sequences |
| Jerry Caper | ... | teamster captain |
| Bob Chandler | ... | production office coordinator |
| Brian Christoffer | ... | laboratory contact coordinator |
| Charles Easton | ... | absailing sequences |
| Jeanette Jonson | ... | publicity coordinator |
| Marina Lindh | ... | ninja combat uniform design |
| Sabine Lindie | ... | production accountant |
| Jill Mayfield | ... | second unit coordinator |
| Bo F. Munthe | ... | special combat coordinator |
| Pete Swanson | ... | video sequences |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Film AB Corona (1984) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- New Line Cinema (1984) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cargo Records (2020) (Germany) (DVD)
- Distribuidora Internacional de Filmes (DIF) (Brazil) (VHS)
- K-Tel Filmways VTC (1984) (Australia) (video)
- Media Home Entertainment (United States) (VHS)
- Missing in Action (MIA) (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- New Line Home Video (United States) (VHS)
- Pan-Canadian Film Distributors (1985) (Canada)
- VPS Video (1985) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Video for Pleasure (VFP) (Netherlands) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Swedish scientist named Karl Markov is taken hostage by the KGB. After his daughter Nadia is also kidnapped and brought deep into the heart of Russia, a group of highly trained ninjas, led by American CIA agent Mason, is ordered to get them out. Written by morroviolet |
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| Taglines | The CIA, the KGB and the Ninja, all caught in a web of violence in the heart of Russia. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This is one of the highest-grossing Swedish movies of all time, being released in more than 54 countries and even achieving cult status in Asia. See more » |
| Goofs | Some of the supposedly Russian soldiers (who are not merely posing as Swedish soldiers) are equipped with Swedish military-issue submachine guns, model m/45 B, which have never been a part of Russian military equipment. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Return of the Jonsson League (1986). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Baby You Ran Away See more » |