Ninja Thunderbolt
Synopsis
The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. Hong Kong Cut-and-paste edit of a 1984 Taiwanese movie called "To Catch A Thief" (至尊神偷, directed by Gam Ming) with new footage. Apart of IFDs "Thunderbolt" series.
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NINJA Thunderbolt Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-14
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Godfrey Ho, Gam Ming
- Screenplay & Story
- Godfrey Ho, Gam Ming
- Original Title
- Ninja Thunderbolt
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- IFD Films & Arts Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Godfrey Ho, Gam Ming
Godfrey Ho, Gam Ming
Cheung Hoi
Wong Ming-Lam
Betty Chan Kwai-Wa, Joseph Lai San-Lun
Department Leadership Roster
Godfrey Ho
Director
Godfrey Ho
Writer
Gam Ming
Director
Gam Ming
Writer
Wong Ming-Lam
Editor
Betty Chan Kwai-Wa
Producer
Joseph Lai San-Lun
Producer
Cheung Hoi
Director of Photography
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 Ninja Thunderbolt
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What is Ninja Thunderbolt about?
The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. Hong Kong Cut-and-paste edit of a 1984 Taiwanese movie called "To Catch A Thief" (至尊神偷, directed by Gam Ming) with new footage. Apart of IFDs "Thunderbolt" series.
Who directed Ninja Thunderbolt?
Ninja Thunderbolt was directed by Godfrey Ho, Gam Ming.
Who stars in Ninja Thunderbolt?
The principal cast of Ninja Thunderbolt includes Richard Harrison, Don Wong Tao, Yasuaki Kurata, Chiang Tao, John Ladalski.
When was Ninja Thunderbolt released and how long is it?
Ninja Thunderbolt was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ninja Thunderbolt?
Ninja Thunderbolt holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).