MTDb โบ Best of โบ 1985 โบ American Ninja
American Ninja (1985)
โถ Trailer, images & where to streamOverview
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.
Cast
Michael Dudikoffas Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve Jamesas Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronsonas Patricia Hickock
Guich Koockas Col. William T. Hickock
John Fujiokaas Shinyuki
Don Stewartas Victor Ortega
John LaMottaas MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashitaas Black Star Ninja
Phillip Brockas Pvt. Charley Madison
Tony Carreonas Older Colombian
Roi Vinzonas Younger Colombian
Richard Nortonas MP
Henry Strzalkowskias Bit Part (uncredited)
Nick Nicholsonas Duty Officer
Facts
| Release date | August 30, 1985 |
| Runtime | 95 min (1h 35m) โ about the same as the 1985 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Action, Adventure |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $1,000,000 |
| Box office | $10,499,694 (10.5ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0088708 |
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Questions
How long is American Ninja?
American Ninja runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is American Ninja worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6/10 across 505 votes, which places it #64 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 6%) and #1768 among 2174 action titles.
Who directed American Ninja?
American Ninja was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
Who stars in American Ninja?
Michael Dudikoff as Pvt. Joe Armstrong; Steve James as Cpl. Curtis Jackson; Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickock; Guich Koock as Col. William T. Hickock; John Fujioka as Shinyuki; Don Stewart as Victor Ortega.
What is American Ninja rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for American Ninja?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/146927.