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

In the international versions of the previous films, Colt's name was changed to Mustang, but, in the international versions of this film, the name was changed back to Colt due to the antagonist baseball team being named "Mustangs".

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Goofs

In the beginning of the movie the farting baseball players number was #11 but at the end of the movie his number change to #10.

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Quotes

Tum Tum: [Last Lines] I hope there's lots of food in our next adventure, see You next time!

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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

Nan Alhayo (I Know)
Written by Seo Taiji
Performed by Seo Taiji and Boys
Courtesy of Bando Records

User Reviews

The three Ninjas are back for some more

This is the sequel to 3 Ninjas. The three ninjas are back for some more action in this sequel. The three ninjas, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum go to a country called Japan to help their trainer or grandpa Mori. The three ninjas actual names are Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael. These other names, Rocky, Colt and Tum Tum, happen to be their nicknames. I know...these nicknames are cool! The sequel is okay, but it's definitely not as good as the first one - 3 Ninjas. I even think the other sequel called '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' is better than the '3 Ninjas Kick Back'. The '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' was released after '3 Ninjas Kick Back'. I say it's better because the cast is the same just like in the first film: 3 Ninjas. That's not the case with '3 Ninjas Kick Back'. Although '3 Ninjas Kick Back' was released after the 3 Ninjas, it's actually the third film of the series. The other movie, '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' was shot alongside '3 Ninjas', and is the second film in the series despite being released after '3 Ninjas Kick Back'. To make it clear, it's the '3 Ninjas', '3 Ninjas Knuckle Up' and '3 Ninjas Kick Back'. That's the order to see it in. I know it's confusing, but I hope I cleared that up for you readers. The first two films are fine, but the third one 'Kick Back' was the weakest entry. It would've been a good film had the cast been 'exactly' the same in the first film. It's still watchable if that's what you want to know. I like all the movies in the series. My favourite ninja is Michael or Tum Tum. I think he's cute as a ninja. I also like their Grandpa. I think it's funny that they have a Japanese grandfather. Somehow, it just works. That's why I like these 3 Ninjas movies.

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