After just completing his training at a ninja school, an army vet travels to the Phillippines and finds himself battling a land grabber who wants his war-buddy's property. He must also ...
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Franco Nero | ... | Cole | |
| Susan George | ... | Mary Ann | |
| Shô Kosugi | ... | Hasegawa | |
| Christopher George | ... | Venarius | |
| Alex Courtney | ... | Frank | |
| Will Hare | ... | Dollars | |
| Zachi Noy | ... | The Hook | |
| Constantine Gregory | ... | Mr. Parker (as Constantin de Goguel) | |
| Dale Ishimoto | ... | Komori | |
| Joonee Gamboa | ... | Mr. Mesuda | |
| Leo Martinez | ... | Pee Wee | |
| Ken Metcalfe | ... | Elliot | |
| Subas Herrero | ... | Alberto | |
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Alan Amiel | ... | Maroon Ninja |
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Douglas Ivan | ... | Maroon Ninja (as Doug Ivan) |
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After just completing his training at a ninja school, an army vet travels to the Phillippines and finds himself battling a land grabber who wants his war-buddy's property. He must also fight his rival. Written by Michael Pilkington <mjpilkington@hotmail.com>
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Ninjitsu, the darkest and deadliest of all the Martial Arts. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
2 October 1981 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Budget:
$1,500,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Runtime:
(uncut) | (edited for TV)Sound Mix:
MonoColor:
Color (Metrocolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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The film's "fight to the death" finale was shot in a real-life cock-fighting ring in the Phillipines. See more »Goofs
During the fight when Cole and Mary Ann return from town, Cole kicks the second thug, but the double for Cole was topless. See more »Alternate Versions
The UK version was heavily cut by around 4-5 minutes by the BBFC when submitted in 1981. All shots of weapons that were not allowed in UK film releases at the time (e.g. nunchakus, shuriken etc) were cut, as were some highly-dangerous combat techniques such as throat-cuts, repeated punches, ear-claps and limb-and neck-breaking. Also missing is a scene that contravenes the UK's Cinematograph Films (Animals) Act 1937, namely some genuine scenes of cockfights. Video releases, plus the MIA DVD, all featured the same cut print. The 2011 Optimum DVD restores the violence though 1 min 5 secs are cut to remove the cockfight footage. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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This movie has two sides. The ninja side is very well done, with tons of ninja weaponry, fighting techniques, and violence. The other side is cheesy 1980-esque humor with the occasional barroom brawl. If you can tolerate a few corny jokes and guys in tight jeans, then maybe this is the movie for you. I give this movie four shurikens (****) out of five.