After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds...
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Cast
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| Shô Kosugi | ... | Cho Osaki (as Sho Kosugi Black Ninja) | |
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Keith Vitali | ... | Dave Hatcher |
| Virgil Frye | ... | Lt. Dime | |
| Arthur Roberts | ... | Braden | |
| Mario Gallo | ... | Caifano | |
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Grace Oshita | ... | Grandmother Osaki |
| Ashley Ferrare | ... | Cathy | |
| Kane Kosugi | ... | Kane Osaki | |
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John LaMotta | ... | Joe (as John La Motta) |
| Mel Hampton | ... | Detective Rios | |
| Oscar Rowland | ... | One-Eyed Informant | |
| Professor Toru Tanaka | ... | Sumo Servant (as Prof. Toru Tanaka) | |
| Don Shanks | ... | Chief | |
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Joe Pagliuso | ... | Alberto |
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Ladd Anderson | ... | Thief #1 |
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After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle he has ever been involved in. Written by Josh Pasnak <chainsaw@intouch.bc.ca>
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400 years of training in the art of sudden death... unleashed on 20th century America. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
16 September 1983 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Ninja II See more »Filming Locations:
Salt Lake City, Utah, USAEdit
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Budget:
$700,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$509,106, 11 September 1983, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$13,168,027, 31 December 1983Company Credits
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Kane Osaki: Why not daddy?
Cho Osaki: Because the way killed your mother.
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The film was originally to be shot in Los Angeles, but the necessary permits, police protection, fire marshals and myriad logistics fees would be taking up a bigger and bigger part of the film's budget. The Utah Film Commission was trying to get Cannon Films to start producing films in their state and a representative promised no permits, location fees or union deals as well as lower salaries for local crews. The commission's assurances persuaded Cannon to switch filming to Salt Late City. See more »Goofs
During the van chase, the Indian is seen driving the van. When Cho jumps of the roof, he can be seen in the passenger's seat. After Cho lands on the roof he is back in the driver's seat. See more »Quotes
Cho Osaki: I have given up fighting. My sword is sealed forever. Here in America I will not follow the way of the ninja. No more.Kane Osaki: Why not daddy?
Cho Osaki: Because the way killed your mother.
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After seeing "Enter The Ninja" in the movie theater that I worked at in the early 80's, I cringed of the thought of having to watch another American made martial arts movie when my boss notified me that "Revenge..." would be our next attraction. When the movie opened in 1983 and I watched the opening scene, I was drawn in and hooked!
Everything about this movie seemed perfect (except the acting). The locations were great. The colors and lighting in the film were great. And the fight scenes were fantastic.
I just purchased the DVD to see how well this has held up through the years, and I must say it has held up quite well. I didn't even remember this movie being so bloody and violent (I had to quickly usher the "under 10" crowd away from the TV). Even by today's standards, this movie holds on tight to its "R" rating for violence. There is very little profanity and very little sex in this film.
It's funny that a movie with such good production values would have such bad acting. I mean some of the lines in this movie are delivered so badly I had to laugh out loud. And the "thugs" in the park look like the Village People!
Honestly though, this is, in my opinion, a great action movie. And the characters, in spite of bad acting, are quite likeable (or hateful, whichever appropriate for the character).
I also thought the music track was excellent, and doesn't really sound dated now like a lot of early 80's movies.
I recommend this movie with eight out of ten stars.