3 Ninjas Kick Back (1994)

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 ... See full summary »

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 | japan | dagger | mousetrap | 

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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:

Family | Comedy | Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for martial arts action and some mild language

Details

Country:

USA Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 May 1994 (USA)

Also Known As:

3 ninjas contraatacan

Filming Locations:

Topanga Canyon, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$20,000,000 (estimated)

Gross USA:

$11,784,000

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Despite being set in Japan, all the Asian songs on the soundtrack are Korean.

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Goofs

Colt's hair before and after he gets hit on the head by the baseball.

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Quotes

Vinnie: What are you guys, Teenage Mutant wannabes?
Samuel 'Rocky' Douglas Jr.: Not!
[swings down from tree and knocks them down]
Tum Tum, Jeffrey 'Colt' Douglas, Samuel 'Rocky' Douglas Jr.: We're the 3 Ninjas! Yah!
Slam: Let's get outta here while we're still standing.
Vinnie: I'm with that, brother. Out of my way, Slam, I'm outta here!
Glam: [Slam and Vinnie run] I'm working with idiots.

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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

Follows 3 Ninjas (1992)

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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

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Growing up, I really loved these movies. Sean Fox was the end-all be-all for me. I don't think that now, but I love this movie. The action, although corny, is still really awesome. Again, this is NO JACKIE CHAN, by any standards. But still, little kids as ninjas?? Also, Miyo was cool. Adding that little love story between her and Rocky was a given, but it was sweet. I love the part when he totally screws up the pitch because he keeps on thinking there are Lisa DiMarino's everywhere. And, "We should run!" "We should hide!" "LET'S KICK THEIR BUTTS!!!!!!!" LOL!

Again, I really am a kiddie-movie person, but I love this movie. If you're the same kind of person, rent this movie!!!