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American Ninja

American Ninja

The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American.

Joe Armstrong, an orphaned drifter with little respect for much other than martial arts, finds himself on an American Army base in The Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. On one of his first missions driving a convoy, his platoon is attacked by a group of rebels who try to steal the weapons the platoon is transporting and kidnap the base colonel's daughter.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: American Ninja
  • Genres: Action
  • Release Date: 1985-08-30
  • Runtime: 95 minutes
  • Rating: 5.944/10 (447 votes)
  • Budget: $1,000,000
  • Revenue: $10,499,694
  • Production Companies: The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.8439
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff

as Pvt. Joe Armstrong

Steve James

Steve James

as Cpl. Curtis Jackson

Judie Aronson

Judie Aronson

as Patricia Hickock

Guich Koock

Guich Koock

as Col. William T. Hickock

John Fujioka

John Fujioka

as Shinyuki

Don Stewart

Don Stewart

as Victor Ortega

John LaMotta

John LaMotta

as MSgt. Rinaldo

Tadashi Yamashita

Tadashi Yamashita

as Black Star Ninja

Phillip Brock

Phillip Brock

as Pvt. Charley Madison

Tony Carreon

Tony Carreon

as Older Colombian

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Trailers & Clips

American Ninja (1985) Original Trailer [HD]

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is American Ninja?

American Ninja is a Action movie directed by . It was released on 1985-08-30.

Who are the main actors in American Ninja?

The main cast includes Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock, John Fujioka, .

Where can I watch American Ninja online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Ninja is available.

Is American Ninja based on a true story?

The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American.

What is the IMDb rating of American Ninja?

American Ninja has an IMDb rating of 5.944/10 based on 447 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of American Ninja?

The movie had a production budget of $1,000,000 and earned $10,499,694 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for American Ninja?

The soundtrack was composed by The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was American Ninja filmed?

American Ninja was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is American Ninja?

The total runtime of American Ninja is 95 minutes.

Is American Ninja suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to American Ninja?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Ninja.

Does American Ninja have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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