Surf Ninjas (1993)
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- PG
- 1h 27min
- Action, Adventure
- 20 Aug 1993 (USA)
- Movie
Two boys learn from a mysterious warrior that they are the heirs to the throne of Patusan and set out to overthrow the current monarchy.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
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Ernie Reyes Sr. | ... |
Zatch
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| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... |
Johnny
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Nicolas Cowan | ... |
Adam
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| John Karlen | ... |
Mac
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| Rob Schneider | ... |
Iggy
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Oliver Mills | ... |
Moto Surfer
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| Jonathan Schmock | ... |
School Cop
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| Neal Israel | ... |
Mr. Dunbar
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Vladimir Parra | ... |
Back-up Singer #1
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Brandon Karrer | ... |
Back-up Singer #2
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Dathon Aragon | ... |
Back-up Singer#3
(as Dathan Aragon)
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Phillip Bayless | ... |
Back-up Singer #4
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| Philip Tan | ... |
Captain Ming
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| Keone Young | ... |
Baba Ram
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| Romy Walthall | ... |
Miss Robertson
(as Romy Windsor)
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Rachel Kolar | ... |
Rachel
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Yoni Gordon | ... |
Wendell
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Sritao Thepchasoon | ... |
Dungeon Guard
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| Leslie Nielsen | ... |
Colonel Chi
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Nathan Jung | ... |
Manchu
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Thep Thien-Chai | ... |
Gong Man
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Sa-Ngud | ... |
Prisoner
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Sheng Meng | ... |
Major Snee
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Tanin Tapmongkol | ... |
King
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Montatip Kaewprasert | ... |
Queen
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| Tone Loc | ... |
Lieutenant Spence
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Rick Dorio | ... |
Sergeant Bork
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James Vallely | ... |
Surf Dude #1
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| Mitchell Hurwitz | ... |
Surf Dude #2
(as Mitchell Horowitz)
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Mark Dutt | ... |
Squad Car Cop #1
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Desi Singh | ... |
Squad Car Cop #2
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| Tad Horino | ... |
Gum-Bey
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Young Jue | ... |
Patu Sani Man
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| Kelly Hu | ... |
Ro-May
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Marisa Theodore | ... |
Surf Babe
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| Pete Antico | ... |
Cop #1
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Robert Terry Lee | ... |
Cop #2
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Bowman Chung | ... |
Victim
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Kyle Pittman | ... |
Kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Neal Israel | ||
Written by
| Dan Gordon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Matthew Gayne | ... | associate producer |
| Dan Gordon | ... | executive producer |
| Evzen Kolar | ... | producer |
| Carl Mey | ... | producer: SEGA |
| Kevin Moreton | ... | executive producer |
| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... | associate producer |
| Sara Risher | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| David Kitay | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur Albert | ... | director of photography |
| Victor Hammer | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tom Walls | ||
Editorial Department
| Jimmy Sandoval | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Annette Benson | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Novotny | ||
Art Direction by
| Curtis Baruth | ... | (as Curtis W. Baruth) |
Set Decoration by
| Janis Lubin | ||
Costume Design by
| Deborah Kramer | ||
Makeup Department
| Suzanne Parker Sanders | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Ric Keeley | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Wolfgang E. Marum | ... | unit production manager (as Gene Marum) |
| Anne McCaffrey | ... | unit production manager: Thailand |
| Deborah Moore | ... | executive in charge of production |
| Tom Udell | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| J. Stephen Buck | ... | first assistant director |
| Cellin Gluck | ... | second assistant director |
| Tippawan Mamanee | ... | second assistant director: Thailand |
| Tippawan 'Paew' Mamanee | ... | second assistant director |
| Martha L. Mericka | ... | second second assistant director |
| Ernie F. Orsatti | ... | second unit director (as Ernie Orsatti) |
| Somchai Santitharangkun | ... | second assistant director: Thailand |
| Charlie Sungkawess | ... | first assistant director: Thailand |
| Rebecca Strickland Weathersby | ... | second second assistant director (as Rebecca Strickland) |
| Martha L. Mericka | ... | assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Chuck Askerneese | ... | props |
| Beer Burimkoon | ... | construction coordinator |
| Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat | ... | art director: Thailand (as Lek Chaiyan) |
| Deirdre Cotrell | ... | set dresser |
| Debbie DeVilla | ... | lead scenic artist |
| George Karnoff | ... | assistant scenic artist |
| Roger L. King | ... | construction gang boss |
| Ernie Reyes Sr. | ... | martial arts choreographer |
| Francis J. Roix | ... | carpenter |
| Peter McGennis | ... | assistant set dresser (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Gregg Barbanell | ... | foley artist |
| Jim Brookshire | ... | dialogue editor |
| Harry Cohen | ... | sound designer |
| David Farmer | ... | sound effects editor |
| Itzhak Magal | ... | sound mixer |
| Vince Nicastro | ... | foley artist |
| Cathie Speakman | ... | sound editor |
| Ken Teaney | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Mark R. Byers | ... | special effects assistant |
| Frank Ceglia | ... | special effects coordinator |
| Michael Huitron Lynch | ... | special effects foreman: Thailand (as Michael Huitron) |
Visual Effects by
| Don Lee | ... | digital compositor |
| Kevin Scott Mack | ... | digital matte artist |
Stunts
| Bob Arnold | ... | stunt player |
| Tom Callos | ... | stunt player (as Tom Callas) |
| Mickey Cassidy | ... | stunt player |
| Scott Coker | ... | stunt player |
| Monty Cox | ... | stunt player |
| BJ Davis | ... | stunt player |
| Richie Gaona | ... | stunt player |
| Gary Guercio | ... | stunt player |
| Evzen Kolar | ... | stunt player |
| Soogin Lee | ... | stunt player |
| Will Leong | ... | stunt player |
| Eddie Matthews | ... | stunt player (as Ed Mathews) |
| Gary Nakahama | ... | stunt player |
| Ernie Reyes Sr. | ... | martial arts coordinator |
| Martin Sanchez Rodriguez | ... | stunt player |
| Desi Singh | ... | stunt player |
| Baron Tabura | ... | stunt player (as Barron Tabura) |
| Philip Tan | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michael Washlake | ... | stunt player |
| Tadashi Yamashita | ... | stunt player |
| Gary Guercio | ... | stunt double: Rob Schneider (uncredited) |
| Mary Kircher | ... | stunt player (uncredited) |
| Ernie Reyes Jr. | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Huston Beaumont | ... | lighting technician |
| John S. Beyers | ... | lighting technician |
| Michael Katz | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Mall | ... | key grip |
| John Nuler | ... | steadicam operator |
| Gary W. Shaw | ... | key grip |
Casting Department
| Mariann H.W. Lee | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Pensri Booncharoen | ... | seamstress: Thailand |
Location Management
| Karen Greenlee | ... | location manager |
| Krayatyp Prabhawat | ... | location manager: Thailand |
Transportation Department
| Mark Gantt | ... | driver |
| Antonio Molina | ... | transportation coordinator |
| Robert J. Morton | ... | driver |
| John F. Teeple | ... | driver |
Additional Crew
| Timothy Gray | ... | production executive |
| Panyawadee Sangchai | ... | production coordinator |
| Deborah Simmrin | ... | unit publicist |
| Suzanne St. Pierre | ... | key craft services |
| Alex L. Worman | ... | product placement |
| Susie Yamamoto | ... | assistant accountant |
| Ronald C. Briggs Jr. | ... | inventory services (uncredited) |
| John Tamaki | ... | stand-in (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Malia Jones | ... | special thanks |
| Mike Latronic | ... | special thanks |
Production Companies
Distributors
- New Line Cinema (1993) (United States) (theatrical)
- Alliance (1993) (Canada) (theatrical)
- Entertainment Film Distributors (1993) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1994) (France) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Home Video (1993) (Australia) (VHS)
- Video Medien Pool (VMP) (1994) (Germany) (VHS)
- América Vídeo (1994) (Brazil) (VHS)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1994) (Germany) (theatrical)
- Alliance Atlantis Home Video (2004) (Canada) (DVD)
- Alliance Home Video (1993) (Canada) (VHS)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS) (sold exclusively by)
- Entertainment in Video (1994) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Image Entertainment (1993) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- New Line Home Entertainment (2002) (United States) (DVD)
- New Line Home Video (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Showtime Networks (1994) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- Turner Home Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Bros. Television Distribution (2003) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
Special Effects
- Composite Image Systems (CIS) (digital visual effects)
Other Companies
- Albert G. Ruben and Company (insurance)
- Atlantic Records (soundtrack)
- B.U.M. Equipment (selected wardrobe)
- Body Glove (selected wardrobe)
- Camera Cars Unlimited (insert car driver)
- Cenex Casting (extras casting)
- Converse (selected wardrobe)
- EFILM (digital film recording)
- EFX Systems (digital sound)
- EFX Systems (re-recording services)
- Immediate Inc. (payroll services)
- NuFX (Sega game inserts)
- Pirate Surf (selected wardrobe)
- Ray-Ban (selected wardrobe)
- Sega (trademarks of: "Sega" and "Game Gear")
- Sega of America (Sega game inserts)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Brothers Johnny, an adolescent surf talent, and Adam, a preadolescent video-game addict, grow up care-free in California as adopted sons of Marines veteran Mac, inseparable friends of wacky local lout Iggy. Colonel Chi's military reign of terror culminates in their tiny birth-land, island state Patu San, off the Viet Nam coast. Former royal guards officer Zatch comes to summon the brothers to return and restore the pacific monarchy, because they are the sons of the murdered king, whom Mac took in exile for safety. They are joined on the adventurous journey by a bored Californian police detective whose attention was drawn by the ninja team that failed, thanks to Zatch, to murder the brothers in Mac's home. Written by KGF Vissers |
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| Taglines | Surf's up! Time to save the world! See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | There's a real "Surf Ninjas" game for the Sega Game Gear, but it's completely different from what Adam was playing. However, the game Adam plays in the movie is also real. It was developed by Sega exclusively for use in the movie only. See more » |
| Goofs | When showing the battleship piece moving across the map of the world, it starts off on the east coast instead of L.A. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Surf Ninjas (2008). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Barbara Ann See more » |
| Quotes |
Zatch:
Something not even money can buy: the knives of Kwantsu. Iggy: Knives? Oh yeah, seriously. That's something money can't buy. Knives. Once I went to a cutlery store and said 'Here's $100,000, can I buy a knife?' They said, 'NO. Money can't buy knives.' Gee, I guess that's why you hardly ever see any of 'em around. [Later] Iggy: On the third day of the expedition they came across a giant rubber plant. Unfortunately, they could not cut it down, for as we know, money can't buy knives. Walking around the plant, they continued on the shores of Patusan. Zatch: Is there no way we can shut this chattering monkey up? Lt. Spence: You know, I'd cut him. But, I don't have a knife. See more » |