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American Ninja (1985)

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

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Released August 30, 1985Runtime 1h 35mDirector Sam Firstenberg

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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Cast of American Ninja

Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff

Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve James

Steve James

Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronson

Judie Aronson

Patricia Hickock
Guich Koock

Guich Koock

Col. William T. Hickock
John Fujioka

John Fujioka

Shinyuki
John LaMotta

John LaMotta

MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashita

Tadashi Yamashita

Black Star Ninja
Phillip Brock

Phillip Brock

Pvt. Charley Madison
Tony Carreon

Tony Carreon

Older Colombian
Roi Vinzon

Roi Vinzon

Younger Colombian
Richard Norton

Richard Norton

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Henry Strzalkowski

Henry Strzalkowski

Bit Part (uncredited)

About American Ninja

Where can I watch American Ninja?

American Ninja is currently streaming in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

Who stars in American Ninja?

American Ninja stars Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock, John Fujioka.

Who directed American Ninja?

American Ninja was directed by Sam Firstenberg.

How long is American Ninja?

American Ninja has a runtime of 1h 35m.

What is American Ninja about?

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.