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American Ninja

  • 19851985
  • K-12K-12
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
15K
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POPULARITY
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Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
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ActionAdventureRomance

American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.American soldier, obviously very skilled in martial arts, single-handedly takes on mercenaries in the Philippines.

IMDb RATING
5.4/10
15K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
6,644
426
  • Director
    • Sam Firstenberg
  • Writers
    • Paul De Mielche(screenplay by)
    • Avi Kleinberger(story by)
    • Gideon Amir(story by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Steve James
    • Judie Aronson
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sam Firstenberg
  • Writers
    • Paul De Mielche(screenplay by)
    • Avi Kleinberger(story by)
    • Gideon Amir(story by)
  • Stars
    • Michael Dudikoff
    • Steve James
    • Judie Aronson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 106User reviews
    • 76Critic reviews
    • 20Metascore
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    • Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:38
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    Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff and John Fujioka in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff and Tadashi Yamashita in American Ninja (1985)
    Michael Dudikoff in American Ninja (1985)
    American Ninja (1985)

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    Michael Dudikoff
    Michael Dudikoff
    • Joe
    Steve James
    Steve James
    • Jackson
    Judie Aronson
    Judie Aronson
    • Patricia
    Guich Koock
    • Hickock
    John Fujioka
    John Fujioka
    • Shinyuki
    Don Stewart
    Don Stewart
    • Ortega
    John LaMotta
    • Rinaldo
    • (as John La Motta)
    Tadashi Yamashita
    Tadashi Yamashita
    • Black Star Ninja
    Phillip Brock
    Phillip Brock
    • Charley
    • (as Phil Brock)
    Tony Carreon
    • Older Colombian
    Roi Vinzon
    Roi Vinzon
    • Younger Colombian
    Manolet Escudero
    • Bodyguard
    Greg Rocero
    • Bodyguard
    • (as Gregg Rocero)
    Berto Spoor
    • Bodyguard
    Michael Hackbart
    • Bodyguard
    Jerry Bailey
    • Head Hijacker
    Rohy Batliwala
    • Truck Driver
    Jim Gaines
    • Truck Driver
    • (as James Gaines)
    • Director
      • Sam Firstenberg
    • Writers
      • Paul De Mielche(screenplay by)
      • Avi Kleinberger(story by)
      • Gideon Amir(story by)
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      In an interview with German media in 2012, Michael Dudikoff revealed that he sweated so much during the later fight scenes because he had malaria.
    • Goofs
      After Joe jumps Jackson's bike over the wall to the American base, the stuntman, who is not wearing a helmet, smashing his face into the bike's windshield.
    • Quotes

      Shinyuki: You are ready, my son. I will be with you indeed and in my heart. Follow the Bushido.

      Joe: I will honor the code, father.

    • Alternate versions
      All previous cuts were waived for the UK DVD release which is uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in Obscurus Lupa Presents: American Ninja (2011)

    User reviews106

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    7/10
    Sure it's not Lucas or Kubrick it's b action movie take for what it is!
    Amercian Ninja is a gulity pleasure if anything. The film has some decent fight scenes and some good B movie acting. Mike Dudkoff and Steve James are some smooth pimps in the movie bringing it to the man as only they can. If you like 80's karate movies then check this out.
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    5
    • DunnDeeDaGreat
    • Mar 13, 2003

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 3, 1987 (Finland)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Philippines
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Amerikan Ninja
    • Filming locations
      • Philippines
    • Production companies
      • The Cannon Group
      • Golan-Globus Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,499,694
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,234,837
      • Sep 2, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,499,694
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 35 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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