American Ninja

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action

Director

Sam Firstenberg

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed American Ninja?

American Ninja was directed by Sam Firstenberg.

When was American Ninja released?

American Ninja was released on August 30, 1985.

How long is American Ninja?

American Ninja has a runtime of 1h 35m.

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