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The two American Ninjas, Joe Armstrong and Sean Davidson, team up to do battle against a terrorist and his band of Ninjas.The two American Ninjas, Joe Armstrong and Sean Davidson, team up to do battle against a terrorist and his band of Ninjas.The two American Ninjas, Joe Armstrong and Sean Davidson, team up to do battle against a terrorist and his band of Ninjas.
Frantz Dobrowsky
- O'Reilly
- (as Franz Dobrowsky)
Anthony Fridjhon
- Freddie
- (as Anthony Fridjohn)
- …
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- TriviaDavid Bradley claims that he had lobbied the producers to have his and Michael Dudikoff's characters work in tandem throughout the film, but his efforts were frustrated when Dudikoff agreed to appear only on the condition that his character would save the day on his own, and clearly be shown to be the superior fighter.
- GoofsWhen the ninja jumps on the front of the car, Joe punches his hand through the windshield, but if you watch carefully, you'll see that the glass breaks seconds before his fist makes contact. It evens falls inward instead of going outward.
- Quotes
Joe Armstrong: Sean... you can find me at the school.
- Alternate versionsWhile the TV-version contains several cuts to reduce violence, the 18-rated Video-Release is uncut.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Movie Nights: American Ninja 3 (2011)
- SoundtracksFight Fire with Fire
Written by Nic. tenBroek & Jenny Meltzer
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American Ninja bore
If it wasn't bad enough in the previous entry where Steve James wasn't promoted to be the star when Dudikoff temporarily exited the series, the producers don't even call him back for this entry! Actually, upon carefully looking at the movie, it DOES seem that it was originally written for James to return; Bradley is given a sidekick character that you can easily picture James playing, and Dudikoff's character gets involved only when he's told that his "friend" Bradley is in trouble, even though there was previously no evidence they were friends - both being signs of a quick rewrite.
I'm willing to bet that the reason James didn't return was his own decision instead of the producers - the movie didn't end up giving his role a whole lot to do. Also, the end results just aren't very good. Certainly, it's a notch up over the terrible part 3. For one thing, the production values are a significant step up. Also, the movie starts off very promising with a not-bad action sequence. But after that part of the movie ends, the movie quickly collapses. Bradley is again an uncharismatic lead (who fortunately is moved offscreen for much of the movie!), and Dudikoff (who finally appears halfway through the movie) seems alternately bored and annoyed to be there, though he is clearly more confident in his martial art sequences. There's also very little action, a very slow-moving plot, and some *unbelievably* bad editing. The climax does bring back some action, and also has a number of unintentionally funny moments, but it's too little too late.
I'm willing to bet that the reason James didn't return was his own decision instead of the producers - the movie didn't end up giving his role a whole lot to do. Also, the end results just aren't very good. Certainly, it's a notch up over the terrible part 3. For one thing, the production values are a significant step up. Also, the movie starts off very promising with a not-bad action sequence. But after that part of the movie ends, the movie quickly collapses. Bradley is again an uncharismatic lead (who fortunately is moved offscreen for much of the movie!), and Dudikoff (who finally appears halfway through the movie) seems alternately bored and annoyed to be there, though he is clearly more confident in his martial art sequences. There's also very little action, a very slow-moving plot, and some *unbelievably* bad editing. The climax does bring back some action, and also has a number of unintentionally funny moments, but it's too little too late.
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- May 30, 2004
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- Also known as
- Американський ніндзя 4. Повне знищення
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- Gross US & Canada
- $358,047
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $277,462
- Mar 10, 1991
- Gross worldwide
- $358,047
- Runtime1 hour 39 minutes
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- 1.78 : 1
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By what name was American Ninja 4: The Annihilation (1990) officially released in Canada in English?
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