The Ninja Showdown
“"A Cataclysmic Ninja Climax!"”
Synopsis
"Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "Tian Zhuang A Ge" (1983; directed by Chu Yen-Ping and Chao Chen-kuo\) with new Hong Kong footage. A ruthless gang of Ninja marauders, a kidnapped maiden and a young man seeking vengeance set the stage for "The Ninja Showdown." Warlord boss Jing and his evil band of Purple Ninjas are unstoppable highly trained assassins who ravage a peaceful town. But when the outlaw Ninjas abduct his girl, a wrathful Tony unleashes a furious assault with the help of Ninja Master Gordon. Together, these two men lay waste to Jing's army in a shattering battle to secure their honor and rescue the town from the clutches of a greedy and oppressive tyrant.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Chu, Joseph Lai San-Lun, Chen-kuo Chao
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen So
- Original Title
- The Ninja Showdown
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Chu, Joseph Lai San-Lun, Chen-kuo Chao
Stephen So
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen So
Screenplay
Kevin Chu
Director
Joseph Lai San-Lun
Director
Chen-kuo Chao
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Ninja Showdown
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What is The Ninja Showdown about?
"Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "Tian Zhuang A Ge" (1983; directed by Chu Yen-Ping and Chao Chen-kuo\) with new Hong Kong footage. A ruthless gang of Ninja marauders, a kidnapped maiden and a young man seeking vengeance set the stage for "The Ninja Showdown." Warlord boss Jing and his evil band of Purple Ninjas are unstoppable highly trained assassins who ravage a peaceful town. But when the outlaw Ninjas abduct his girl, a wrathful Tony unleashes a furious assault with the help of Ninja Master Gordon. Together, these two men lay waste to Jing's army in a shattering battle to secure their honor and rescue the town from the clutches of a greedy and oppressive tyrant.
Who directed The Ninja Showdown?
The Ninja Showdown was directed by Kevin Chu, Joseph Lai San-Lun, Chen-kuo Chao.
Who stars in The Ninja Showdown?
The principal cast of The Ninja Showdown includes Richard Harrison, Frederick Sneibjerg, Stefan Bernhardt, Paul Huisintyeld, Ma Sha.
When was The Ninja Showdown released and how long is it?
The Ninja Showdown was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.