Ninja III: The Domination
“He's the ultimate killer. She's the perfect weapon.”
Synopsis
An aerobics instructor becomes a ruthless assassin after being possessed by a slain ninja's spirit, leading to a showdown with a martial arts expert.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-05-28
Top Cast
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Sho Kosugi
Yamada
Lucinda Dickey
Christie
Jordan Bennett
Billy Secord
David Chung
Black Ninja
Dale Ishimoto
Okuda
James Hong
Miyashima
Bob Craig
Netherland
Pamela Ness
Alana
Roy Padilla
Winslow
Moe Mosley
Pickwick
John LaMotta
Case
Ron Foster
Jiminez
Steven Lambert
Pilot
Earl W. Smith
Jefferson
Carver Barnes
Nicholson
Judy Starr
Doctor
Karen Petty
Tracy
Randy Mulkey
Thug
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 14, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$7.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.81x
+$5.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Silke
- Original Score
- Udi Harpaz, Misha Segal
- Original Title
- Ninja III: The Domination
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $7.6M
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Firstenberg
James R. Silke
Udi Harpaz, Misha Segal
Hanania Baer
Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
Department Leadership Roster
Sam Firstenberg
Director
James R. Silke
Writer
Hanania Baer
Director of Photography
Menahem Golan
Producer
Steven Lambert
Stunt Coordinator
Yoram Globus
Producer
Udi Harpaz
Original Music Composer
Misha Segal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ninja III: The Domination
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What is Ninja III: The Domination about?
An aerobics instructor becomes a ruthless assassin after being possessed by a slain ninja's spirit, leading to a showdown with a martial arts expert.
Who directed Ninja III: The Domination?
Ninja III: The Domination was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
Who stars in Ninja III: The Domination?
The principal cast of Ninja III: The Domination includes Sho Kosugi, Lucinda Dickey, Jordan Bennett, David Chung, Dale Ishimoto.
When was Ninja III: The Domination released and how long is it?
Ninja III: The Domination was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of Ninja III: The Domination?
Ninja III: The Domination had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $7.6M at the worldwide box office (3.81 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Ninja III: The Domination?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ninja III: The Domination was composed by Udi Harpaz, Misha Segal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ninja III: The Domination?
Ninja III: The Domination holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).