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3 Ninjas (1992)

PG  84 min  -  Action | Comedy | Family   -  7 August 1992 (USA)
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Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa... See full summary »

Director:

Jon Turteltaub

Writers:

Edward Emanuel (screenplay), Kenny Kim (story)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Wong ...
Michael Treanor Michael Treanor ...
Max Elliott Slade ...
Chad Power Chad Power ...
Rand Kingsley Rand Kingsley ...
Snyder
Alan McRae ...
Margarita Franco Margarita Franco ...
Kate Sargeant Kate Sargeant ...
Emily
Joel Swetow ...
Brown
Professor Toru Tanaka Professor Toru Tanaka ...
Rushmore (as Toru Tanaka)
Patrick Labyorteaux ...
Race Nelson Race Nelson ...
Marcus
D.J. Harder D.J. Harder ...
Hammer
Baha Jackson Baha Jackson ...
Bully
Scott Caudill Scott Caudill ...
Bully
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Storyline

Each year, three brothers Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visits their Japanese grandfather, Mori Shintaro whom the boys affectionately refer to as Grandpa, for the summer. Mori is a highly skilled in the fields of Martial arts and Ninjutsu, and for years he has trained the boys in his techniques. After an organized crime ring proves to be too much for the FBI, it's time for the 3 brother NINJAS! To use their martial arts skills, they team up to battle the crime ring and outwit some very persistent kidnappers! Written by Anthony Pereyra {hypersonic91@yahoo.com}  

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Plot Keywords:

Brother | FBI | Martial Arts | Grandfather | Ninja  | See more »

Taglines:

Action at it's Best! See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family | Sport

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for martial arts action, mild language, and theme See all certifications »

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

3 Ninja Kids See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$5,888,920 (USA) (9 August 1992) (1912 Screens)

Gross:

$29,000,301 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

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Sound Mix:

Dolby SR

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

The American version of the film cut numerous parts of scenes, most likely to secure a PG rating. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Brown tells Fester that the Douglas' address is 623, but when you see the kids running out the house the number in front says 580. See more »

Quotes

Fester: Okay little dude, we know you're in here somewhere. We don't wanna hurt you, we just wanna kidnap you.
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Connections

Featured in "The Nostalgia Critic: 3 Ninjas (#1.27)" (2008) See more »

Soundtracks

"Kid Power"
Written by Richard Marvin (as Rick Marvin) & Will Roc (as William Griffin)
Performed by Will Roc See more »