Ninja Academy (1988)

"Police Academy" styled film offers its laughs at the expense of students of the obvious school for ninjas.

Director:

Nico Mastorakis

Writer:

Jonathan D. Gift

Stars:

Will Egan, Gerald Okamura, Kelly Randall

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Will Egan	...	Josh
Gerald Okamura	...	Chiba
Kelly Randall	...	Gayle
Michael David	...	Philip
Jeff Robinson	...	The Mime
Kathleen Stevens	...	Suzy
Lisa Montgomery	...	Lynn
Robert Factor	...	George
Seth Foster	...	Adleman
Jack Freiberger	...	Claude
Art Camacho	...	Gonzales
Al Lampkin	...	Mr. Keegan
Michael Morano	...	Taxi Driver (as Michael Moreno)
Deena Driskill	...	Phillip's Girl
Orly Benyar	...	Phillip's Girl

Storyline

"Police Academy" styled film offers its laughs at the expense of students of the obvious school for ninjas.

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Plot Keywords:

ninja | martial arts | canyon | martial arts spoof | ninjitsu | 

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Taglines:

Where fools dare.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Certificate:

R

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 1991 (Portugal)

Also Known As:

Academia de Ninjas

Company Credits

Production Co:

Omega Entertainment, Omega Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Ultra Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Addleman: If you think this is over, you are crazy. I'm tired of this grasshopper-shit anyway.

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Crazy Credits

Special Effects...Fat Chance

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Connections

References Jason Lives: Friday the 13th Part VI (1986)

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Soundtracks

"Hokey Pokey"
Composed, Produced and Performed by Tom Marolda

User Reviews

Before you give in to the negative reviews you've read about this film, read this: It's underrated!!

First off let me just say this in all honestly; forget the negative and overly harsh reviews you may have read about this. This movie as a comedic and low budget B Grade is without a doubt, underrated!! Yes it's camp, yes it's corny, yes it's a low budget film with unknown actors & certain moments that make little or no sense or could at least have been either edited better or had a few more takes taken but mark my words, if you can watch a movie and not take it too seriously and open yourself up for the potential for a fun and enjoyable time; this is the perfect B-movie! I honestly do not see it any other way and am personally rather shocked at the negativity this film has received so I had to add my thoughts to the internet in an attempt to help balance the scales a little. I rarely take my time to write reviews here but this is a great film but if you are expecting anything profound or monumental within this film, then keep on looking because you will not find it here. What you will find is an ultra light hearted, comedic, slapstick, funny, fun and a highly enjoyable and very cartoony low budget B-grade movie with mega corny yet timeless one liners, a great and unforgettable bunch of characters full of a steady dose of light hearted entertainment, a mostly fast paced progression of a fun yet clichéd story and action, comedic performances which consist of many which are highly quotable and funny for years to come and dare I say it again, FUN! Yes, this movie is without a doubt, fun. Honestly, for comparisons sake I love Police Academy I have the box set & this is just as good as the best of that, and in many ways better. Sit back back, relax and let yourself have a fun time. Check this movie out!!! P.S. For a bit of background if it helps add some weight in any way, some of my favourite movies are The Good The Bag & The Ugly, Scarface, Donnie Darko, The Matrix and True Romance.