Directed by:
Sam FirstenbergScreenplay:
James R. SilkeCinematography:
Hanania BaerComposer:
Michael LinnCast:
Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock, John Fujioka, Don Stewart, Tadashi Yamashita, Richard Norton, Steve Cook, Henry Strzalkowski (more)VOD (3)
Plots(1)
Stationed in the Philippines, 18-year-old U.S. Army private Joe Armstrong (Michael Dudikoff) is escorting a supply convoy when it is ambushed by rebels one of whom he recognizes as a Black Ninja warrior. Instinctively, Joe defends himself using the esoteric martial art of Ninjitsu an ability that puts him under suspicion by his commander and fellow soldiers. Alone in his fight against corruption, the boy finally discovers the secret of his mysterious pasta secret that pits him against the evil Black Star Ninja in the ultimate martial arts battle. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Michael Dudikoff](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/267/267970_ba4780.jpg)
Michael Dudikoff
USA
Best movies:
North and South (1985) (series)
TRON (1982)
The Best Little Girl in the World (1981) (TV movie)
![Steve James](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/270/270735_d661f3.jpg)
Steve James
USA
Best movies:
Mask (1985)
The Warriors (1979)
The Player (1992)
![Judie Aronson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272704_a19e88.jpg)
Judie Aronson
USA
Best movies:
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
Hannibal (2001)
Famous (2000)
Guich Koock
USA
Best movies:
North Dallas Forty (1979)
The Sugarland Express (1974)
Texas Justice (1995) (TV movie)
![John Fujioka](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/272/272348_b82342.jpg)
John Fujioka
USA
Best movies:
How the West Was Won (1976) (series)
Midway (1976)
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure (1981)
Don Stewart
USA
Best movies:
Prescription: Murder (1968) (TV movie)
Rover Dangerfield (1991)
War and Remembrance (1988) (series)
![Tadashi Yamashita](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/160/103/160103140_cec1a4.jpg)
Tadashi Yamashita
Japan
Best movies:
Seven (1979)
Rising Sun (1993)
Gymkata (1985)
![Richard Norton](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/271/271912_1d85d0.jpg)
Richard Norton
Australia
Best movies:
Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (2024)
The Millionaires' Express (1986)
Magic Crystal (1986)
Steve Cook
Best movies:
What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993)
Opposing Force (1986)
American Ninja (1985)
Henry Strzalkowski
Philippines
Best movies:
Platoon (1986)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
![Nick Nicholson](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/111/656/111656118_93a7ee.jpg)
Nick Nicholson
USA
Best movies:
Platoon (1986)
Apocalypse Now (1979)
Born on the Fourth of July (1989)
Tony Carreon
Philippines
Best movies:
Raiders of the Sun (1992)
Stranglehold (1994)
American Ninja (1985)
Eric Hahn
Best movies:
Platoon (1986)
Women of Valor (1986) (TV movie)
The Wild Geese (1978)
Willie Williams
Best movies:
American Heart (1992)
Final Mission (1984)
Missing in Action (1984)
Jim Gaines
USA
Best movies:
Apocalypse Now (1979)
My Name is Khan (2010)
For Y'ur Height Only (1981)
Jerry Bailey
Best movies:
McBain (1991)
American Ninja (1985)
Phillip Brock
Best movies:
Date with an Angel (1987)
Enough Said (2013)
Tex (1982)
John LaMotta
USA
Best movies:
The Gift of Love (1978) (TV movie)
Gypsy (1993) (TV movie)
Revenge of the Ninja (1983)