3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994)

Young martial artists face their grandfather's foes when they accompany him to Japan to deliver a priceless dagger.

Director:

Charles T. Kanganis

Writers:

Sang-ok Shin (earlier screenplay) (as Simon Sheen), Mark Saltzman (screenplay)

Stars:

Victor Wong, Max Elliott Slade, Sean Fox

3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Wong	...	Grandpa Mori Shintaro
Max Elliott Slade	...	Jeffrey 'Colt' Douglas
Sean Fox	...	Samuel 'Rocky' Douglas Jr.
J. Evan Bonifant	...	Michael 'Tum Tum' Douglas (as Evan Bonifant)
Caroline Junko King	...	Miyo
Dustin Nguyen	...	Glam
Alan McRae	...	Samuel Douglas Sr.
Margarita Franco	...	Jessica Shintaro-Douglas
Jason Schombing	...	Vinnie
Angelo Tiffe	...	Slam
Sab Shimono	...	Koga
Don Stark	...	Umpire
Kellye Nakahara	...	Nurse Hino
Scott Caudill	...	Darren the Bully
Tommy Clark	...	Keith

Storyline

During a championship baseball match, the three brothers hear that their grandfather in Japan is in trouble, and head out to help him, conceding the match. When they arrive in Japan, they must use all their powers to defend him against his ancient enemy, who has returned to exact revenge.

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Plot Keywords:

katana | kicked in the stomach | kicked in the face | punched in the stomach | punched in the mouth | 

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Taglines:

Colt, Rocky and Tum Tum are back for bigger kicks in an all new adventure

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Family

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for martial arts action and some mild language

Did You Know?

Trivia

A number of high-level defectors from the Democratic People's Republic of North Korea have stated that 3 Ninjas Kick Back was a childhood favorite of Kim Jong Un, now Supreme Chancellor of the DPRK. He was apparently so taken with the film that his father, Kim Jong Il, reportedly commissioned a remake with Korean actors.

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Goofs

The grandfather's last name is different than in 3 Ninjas.

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Quotes

[Slam mistakes a letter opener as the dagger]
Vinnie: Did you hatch from a moron egg? Does that look like this?

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Alternate Versions

For the UK theatrical release, 42 seconds of cuts were required to secure a 'U' rating.

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Connections

Version of 3 Ninjas Kick Back (1995)

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Soundtracks

Nunun Wheh (Why You)
Written by Seung Ho Lee and Jim Kim
Performed by Chuli and Miae
Courtesy of Samsung Electronics Co, Ltd

User Reviews

The Single Most Important Work in the History of Man

There is so much I could say about this movie. The cinematography, the music, the allegory...bittersweet indeed. The child actors...so young, so full of talent. Tum tum's impassioned cry of "scccraamble!!!" brings tears to my eyes and joy to my soul. There are no words. But maybe there are: Breathtaking. Original. Quality. Innovation. Family. Love. Peace. And violence. But beyond it all, the ultimate moment of this film arrives not near the conclusion, but in the subtle beauty and grace of Nurse Shibuya (played by the irreplaceable Glen Chin, in the finest role of his illustrious career). See here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GusQxS9pRTw

I can say no more without dulling the gleam of this artistic vision.

Fight on, brave ninjas, fight on.

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

3 Ninjas Kick Back

Filming Locations:

Topanga Canyon, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$3,556,310, 8 May 1994

Gross USA:

$11,798,854

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$11,798,854

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ben-Ami/Leeds Productions, Sheen Productions, Three Ninjas Japan Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1