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The Master

  • TV Series
  • 19841984
  • 1h
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
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Lee Van Cleef, Shô Kosugi, and Timothy Van Patten in The Master (1984)
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An aging American ninja master and his headstrong young apprentice search for the elder man's daughter.An aging American ninja master and his headstrong young apprentice search for the elder man's daughter.An aging American ninja master and his headstrong young apprentice search for the elder man's daughter.
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
1.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Creator
    • Michael Sloan
  • Stars
    • Lee Van Cleef
    • Timothy Van Patten
    • Shô Kosugi
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  • Creator
    • Michael Sloan
  • Stars
    • Lee Van Cleef
    • Timothy Van Patten
    • Shô Kosugi
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    • 33User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Episodes13

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    1984

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    Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef
    • John Peter McAllisteras John Peter McAllister…
    13 episodes13 eps • 1984
    Timothy Van Patten
    Timothy Van Patten
    • Max Kelleras Max Keller
    13 episodes13 eps • 1984
    Shô Kosugi
    Shô Kosugi
    • Okasaas Okasa
    13 episodes13 eps • 1984
    Cynthia Lea Clark
    Cynthia Lea Clark
    • Bridesmaidas Bridesmaid…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1984
    Tara Buckman
    Tara Buckman
    • Cat Sinclairas Cat Sinclair
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    Larry B. Williams
    • Clerkas Clerk
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    Andrea Gray
    • Dancer on Phoneas Dancer on Phone…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1984
    David McCallum
    David McCallum
    • Castileas Castile
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Diana Muldaur
    Diana Muldaur
    • Maggie Sinclairas Maggie Sinclair
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Crystal Bernard
    Crystal Bernard
    • Carrie Brownas Carrie Brown
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Doug McClure
    Doug McClure
    • Patrick T. Kelleras Patrick T. Keller
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Clu Gulager
    Clu Gulager
    • Mr. Christensenas Mr. Christensen
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Burton Gilliam
    Burton Gilliam
    • Deputy Landenas Deputy Landen
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Jock Mahoney
    Jock Mahoney
    • Mark Richardsas Mark Richards
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Kabir Bedi
    Kabir Bedi
    • Krugeras Kruger
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Cotter Smith
    Cotter Smith
    • Chad Websteras Chad Webster
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Kelly Harmon
    • Allison Grantas Allison Grant
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    Kaz Garas
    Kaz Garas
    • Loringas Loring
    1 episode1 ep • 1984
    • Creator
      • Michael Sloan
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    Storyline

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    John Peter Macallister was a Korean veteran who, after serving, decided to live in Japan, and, while there, he studied Ninjitsu and became a Ninja. Thirty years later, he learned that he has a daughter, so left to find her. Apparently, though, he can't leave the sect that he is with, because it means that he is now marked for death. He manages to escape, and, upon arriving in the States, he meets Max Keller, a drifter who has a penchant for getting involved with other people's problems and helping them out if he can. Max and Macallister hook up, with Max helping Macallister find his daughter, and Macallister teaching him the ways of the ninja. At the same time, evading Okasa, one of Macallister's students, who is now sworn to kill him. —<rcs0411@yahoo.com>
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    • Taglines
      • The Master Is Here! He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you. His student is the supreme heartthrob. His eyes can melt you
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      • Action
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      • Drama
    • Parents guide
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      A lot of the shows episodes were filmed in 1983 and the show released in Winter 1984 as a mid-season replacement by NBC.
    • Goofs
      The roof of the bar begins to collapse before the Master kicks it.
    • Quotes

      Max Keller: Don't worry, I won't leave this bar through the window.

    • Alternate versions
      2 episodes of the series were combined into a feature-length video release titled "Master Ninja I". An additional feature-length video combining two episodes was released under the title "Master Ninja II".
    • Connections
      Edited into Tela Class: Vovô é Foda (2007)

    User reviews33

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    6/10
    Brings Back Good Memories
    I remember my excitement, as an 11 year old at the time, when I learned that "The Master" TV series was going to come out on TV. At the time I was really into Bruce Lee movies and just about any Kung Fu/Ninja related movie or show I could find. Of course the same year saw the release of "The Karate Kid" so this was just a great year if you were a fan of martial arts.

    Unfortunately this series didn't live up to the hype. But for me, it still holds a place in my heart because it happens to be the very first show that I ever taped with a VCR - a beta-max no less! I remember watching parts of that first episode over and over again as I marveled over my newfound ability to rewind and replay video.

    All these years later I can see that the show has no real legacy and was cancelled after just 13 episodes. If you watch this movie, it is really just the first 2 episodes of the series.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 20, 1984 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Master Ninja
    • Production companies
      • Michael Sloan Productions
      • Viacom Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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