The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
女忍者
“She uses her body to distract the enemy.”
Synopsis
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, a Chinese woman trains in the covert arts. When she arrives in Hong Kong, she learns that her brother works on behalf the Japanese cause. She then pulls together a team of women warriors to stop her brother
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Challenge of the Lady Ninja Trailer (Unofficial)
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-04-06
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Loretta Yang Hui-shan
Wong Siu Wai
Chen Kuan-Tai
Lee Tong
Hsiang Yun-Peng
Peng Gang
Kuroda
Hsueh Han
Elder Wu
Tsao Chien
Ninja Sensei
Sun Jung-Chi
Yeh Feng
Chien Te-Men
Iwaga
Robert Tai
Yamamoto
Kam Yin-Fei
Yang Hsiung
Seng Rong-yee
Park Ae-Na
Ya-Chih (as Ying-lan Po)
Chan Chung-Yung
Kon Tak-Mun
Cheng Kei-Ying
Chen Chi-Chun
Chiang I-Chun
Madame King
Kai-Chun Chen
Liu Chun
Release History & Theatrical Window
Night Visions Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 2, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Tso-Nam
- Screenplay & Story
- Wei Hsin
- Original Score
- Huang Mao-Shan
- Original Title
- 女忍者
- Country of Origin
- Taiwan
- Spoken Languages
- Cantonese, Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Tso-Nam
Wei Hsin, Chang Hsin-Yi
Huang Mao-Shan
Chuang Yan-Chien, Shin Myung-Yue
Chang-Liang King
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Tso-Nam
Director
Wei Hsin
Screenplay
Chang-Liang King
Producer
Chuang Yan-Chien
Director of Photography
Shin Myung-Yue
Director of Photography
Huang Mao-Shan
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Challenge of the Lady Ninja
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What is The Challenge of the Lady Ninja about?
During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, a Chinese woman trains in the covert arts. When she arrives in Hong Kong, she learns that her brother works on behalf the Japanese cause. She then pulls together a team of women warriors to stop her brother
Who directed The Challenge of the Lady Ninja?
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja was directed by Lee Tso-Nam.
Who stars in The Challenge of the Lady Ninja?
The principal cast of The Challenge of the Lady Ninja includes Loretta Yang Hui-shan, Chen Kuan-Tai, Hsiang Yun-Peng, Peng Gang, Hsueh Han.
When was The Challenge of the Lady Ninja released and how long is it?
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Challenge of the Lady Ninja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Challenge of the Lady Ninja was composed by Huang Mao-Shan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Challenge of the Lady Ninja?
The Challenge of the Lady Ninja holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).