Nine Deaths of the Ninja (1985)

Two anti-terrorist agents are assigned to free a busload of American schoolchildren in the Philippines who are taken hostage by terrorists.

Director:

Emmett Alston

Writer:

Emmett Alston

Stars:

Shô Kosugi, Brent Huff, Emilia Crow

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Shô Kosugi	...	Spike Shinobi
Brent Huff	...	Steve Gordon
Emilia Crow	...	Jennifer Barnes (as Emilia Lesniak)
Blackie Dammett	...	Alby the Cruel
Regina Richardson	...	Honey Hump
Vijay Amritraj	...	Rankin
Lisa Friedman	...	Tour Guide
Kane Kosugi	...	Kane
Shane Kosugi	...	Shane
Bruce Fanger	...	Dr. Wolf
Sonny Erang	...	Rahji
Aiko Cownden	...	Marisa Lee
Jennifer Crumrine	...	Amanda
Helen McNeely	...	Mrs. Garcia
Protacio Dee	...	Feng Fu

Storyline

A group of drug runners/freedom fighters has kidnapped a busload of tourists in the Philippines and is threatening to kill them all if one of their partners is not released from prison and the government doesn't halt its anti-drug policies. To stop the criminals, a trio of specialist soldiers are called in. Even with all their training, will they be able to stop the terrorists when they begin killing hostages and turning loose their squads of attack midgets?

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Plot Keywords:

terrorist | philippines | violence | stylized violence | action hero | 

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Taglines:

The Ninja Master... is now The Ninja Avenger

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Genres:

Action | Drama

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Certificate:

R

Details

Official Sites:

Crown International Pictures

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

April 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

9 Deaths of the Ninja

Filming Locations:

Philippines

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Take Me High"
Music by Cecile Colayco
Lyrics by Jose Javier Reyes
Performed by Ivy Violan

User Reviews

i would prefer the nine deaths than to have to experience this travesty again

wow.is this thing ever horrid.i tried to get through it all,but at the 44 minute mark,i couldn't take it anymore.it isn't the low production values that killed this thing.many movie have low production values due to budget constraints,and still turn out to be decent film,or better.no,what kills this monstrosity is the horrific dialogue with even more horrific delivery and non acting.plus,the plot(although that may be too strong a word)is pretty incoherent.Sho Kosugi is one of the stars,and he has actually been in some decent films.this just isn't one of them.given a choice i'd use my face as a pin cushion before going near this thing again.or better yet,give me the nine deaths in the title.one of the worst travesties i've had the misfortune of viewing.1/10