American Ninja

Where to Watch American Ninja (1985) (Legally)

The deadliest art of the Orient is now in the hands of an American.
Aug 30, 1985 US 95 min M
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1985), without spoilers.

It sits in the Action, Adventure space and is paced for about 95 minutes.

Top billed names include Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

daughter, sword, rebel, wilderness, ninja, soldier, gaijin

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

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
John LaMotta
as MSgt. Rinaldo
Tadashi Yamashita
as Black Star Ninja
Phillip Brock
as Pvt. Charley Madison
Tony Carreon
as Older Colombian