American Ninja (1985)
Director: Sam Firstenberg
Cast: Michael Dudikoff as Pvt. Joe Armstrong
Steve James (1952-1993 r.i.p) as Cpl. Curtis Jackson
Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickock
Tadashi Yamashita (alt. name Bronson Lee) as Black Star ninja
Trivia: Chuck Norris was originally cast to play the title role in the film.
In the movie trailer it was originally titled "American Warrior"
but was changed to "American Ninja" by the time of the films release.
Michael Dudikoff knew no martial arts before filming began.
Quote #1:
Jackson: Listen to what I'm saying.
With your skills, we could make some easy money.
Joe: Jackson, I don't want to fight, I hate crowds, and I don't need money.
Quote #2:
Shinyuki: These symbols will give your mind ultimate purpose.
Gin, Retsu, Zai, Zen.
Joe: Kobudera!
Shinyuki: The Kobudera. Ninja magic.
Ninjitsu-to, the ability to seem invisible to cause fear and paralisis in your enemies.
but was changed to "American Ninja" by the time of the films release.
Michael Dudikoff knew no martial arts before filming began.
Quote #1:
Jackson: Listen to what I'm saying.
With your skills, we could make some easy money.
Joe: Jackson, I don't want to fight, I hate crowds, and I don't need money.
Quote #2:
Shinyuki: These symbols will give your mind ultimate purpose.
Gin, Retsu, Zai, Zen.
Joe: Kobudera!
Shinyuki: The Kobudera. Ninja magic.
Ninjitsu-to, the ability to seem invisible to cause fear and paralisis in your enemies.
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