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Bionic Ninja

  • 19861986
  • 1h 30m
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3.7/10
115
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Bionic Ninja (1986)
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Top agents of the KGB and CIA battle to posses a startling new scientific discovery. In the right hands, the discovery will create an end to famine and war. In the wrong hands, it's misuse w... Read allTop agents of the KGB and CIA battle to posses a startling new scientific discovery. In the right hands, the discovery will create an end to famine and war. In the wrong hands, it's misuse will certainly destroy the world. The KGB supported "Ninja Organization" headed by the infa... Read allTop agents of the KGB and CIA battle to posses a startling new scientific discovery. In the right hands, the discovery will create an end to famine and war. In the wrong hands, it's misuse will certainly destroy the world. The KGB supported "Ninja Organization" headed by the infamous "Number Zero" gains possession of the secret. CIA agent Tommy must single handedly de... Read all
IMDb RATING
3.7/10
115
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  • Director
    • Godfrey Ho
  • Writer
    • Godfrey Ho
  • Stars
    • Mike Abbott
    • Michael Cartwright
    • Peter Cressall
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  • Director
    • Godfrey Ho
  • Writer
    • Godfrey Ho
  • Stars
    • Mike Abbott
    • Michael Cartwright
    • Peter Cressall
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    Mike Abbott
    Michael Cartwright
    Peter Cressall
    Marcus Egan
    Morna Lee
    Marko Ritchie
    Jonathan Woodhouse
    Maria Wu
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      • Godfrey Ho
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    • Trivia
      As with other titles by the same producer the soundtrack is made up of music from other films and television series, and popular music, used illicitly.
    • Goofs
      Establishing shot of New York City is obviously someone filming a still image, and moving the camera around.
    • Connections
      References Miami Vice (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Theme from Miami Vice
      Written by Jan Hammer (uncredited)

      Performed by Jan Hammer

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    5/10
    Madness Yes, But Fun And Action Packed!
    The wonderful minds are Filmark, Godfrey Ho and Tomas Tang deliver yet another crazed ninja mission that blends 70% of the scenes from 1984 Hong Kong movie, The Daring Kung-Fu Refugee, with a host of new ninja footage and dubbed storyline. The original film stars a young Alex Man, Kent Cheng, Angie Chiu, and Alan Chan Kwok Kuen - names and faces known from a boat-load of great HK films!

    With a new storyline dubbed over involving the search for a secret microfilm, Godfrey Ho presents a half decent film that has some interesting blends that make it seem as one. An army of ninjas, hired by the KGB take on CIA agent Tommy and Chan Lau in a race to find this new scientific discovery that could help or destroy the world, depending on who gets there first. As Tommy tells his new 'ninjer' master, "Terrorists are using Ninjitsu to disrupt world peace!" Its a pretty wild and out-dated plot line, but ultimately, is just an excuse for plenty of unintentional laughs, some fun fight scenes and some half-decent ninja action - this time, minus the giant headbands and padded shoulders.

    As bad as it may sound, Bionic Ninja is pretty action packed and makes for a fun watch ending with the obligatory ninja battle between two white guys, with so-so results. There are plenty of laughs along the way and definitely worse out there. I don't know where the whole bionic thing really comes in, but hey, I'm sure it was a big renter back in the 80's...

    Overall: A fun film, Bionic Ninja isn't the greatest thing ever but it entertains and makes me want to see The Daring Kung-Fu Refugee even more now!
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    • Country of origin
      • Hong Kong
    • Language
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Bionic Ninja - Formel des Todes
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      • IFD Films and Arts
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      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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