Master Ninja
“The supreme warrior! Even his eyes can kill you!”
Synopsis
Aging skilled master ninja, John Peter McAllister, and his young apprentice search for John's long lost daughter, all the while his old enemies try to stop him. The first two episodes of "The Master" edited into a feature length film used as a promo for the television series.
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Top Cast
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Lee Van Cleef
John Peter McAllister
Tim Van Patten
Max Keller
Sho Kosugi
Okasa
Bill McKinney
Sheriff Kyle
Claude Akins
Mr. Trumbull
Demi Moore
Holly Trumbull
Clu Gulager
Mr. Christensen
Peter Looney
Jim Powell
W.T. Zacha
Bartender
Gerry Black
Truck Driver
John Lehne
Havilland
Charles Collins
Charlie Pattersen
Lori Lethin
Jill Pattersen
Soon-Tek Oh
Mr. Lika
Brian Tochi
Jonathan Chan
Shanna Reed
Kelly Pattersen
Dick Durock
Jerry
Jeff Imada
Bodyguard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Clouse, Ray Austin
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Sloan, Susan Woollen, Tom Sawyer
- Original Score
- Bill Conti, Les Hooper
- Original Title
- Master Ninja
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Michael Sloan Productions, Viacom Productions, Trans World Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Clouse, Ray Austin
Michael Sloan, Susan Woollen, Tom Sawyer
Bill Conti, Les Hooper
Frank Beascoechea, Michel Hugo
Neil Travis, Artie Mandelberg
Nigel Watts, Michael Sloan
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Clouse
Director
Michael Sloan
Writer
Neil Travis
Editor
Susan Woollen
Writer
Ray Austin
Director
Nigel Watts
Producer
Artie Mandelberg
Editor
Frank Beascoechea
Director of Photography
Sho Kosugi
Stunt Coordinator
Gary Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Michel Hugo
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Master Ninja
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Master Ninja about?
Aging skilled master ninja, John Peter McAllister, and his young apprentice search for John's long lost daughter, all the while his old enemies try to stop him. The first two episodes of "The Master" edited into a feature length film used as a promo for the television series.
Who directed Master Ninja?
Master Ninja was directed by Robert Clouse, Ray Austin.
Who stars in Master Ninja?
The principal cast of Master Ninja includes Lee Van Cleef, Tim Van Patten, Sho Kosugi, Bill McKinney, Claude Akins.
When was Master Ninja released and how long is it?
Master Ninja was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Master Ninja?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Master Ninja was composed by Bill Conti, Les Hooper.