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9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985): Cast

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9 Deaths of the Ninja is a 1985 action film directed by Emmett Alston, starring Brent Huff as Steve Gordon, Henry Strzalkowski and Kane Kosugi. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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9 Deaths of the Ninja (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Director
Emmett Alston
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is 9 Deaths of the Ninja About?

The premise of 9 Deaths of the Ninja without spoilers.

Now operating as the Ninja Avenger, the former Ninja Master joins a trio of elite soldiers tasked with confronting a gang of drug traffickers who have seized a tourist bus in the Philippines. The hijackers demand the release of an associate from prison and the cessation of the government’s anti‑drug crackdown, threatening to kill all the hostages if their demands are not met.

9 Deaths of the Ninja Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • child fights an adult
  • trampled by a horse
  • manila philippines
  • opening action scene
  • crossbow
  • cave
  • villain
  • jungle
  • hostage
  • brothel
  • villainess
  • terrorist
+38 more
  • martial arts master
  • katana sword
  • hand to hand combat
  • action hero
  • severed head
  • ninja
  • martial arts
  • helicopter
  • art gallery
  • caught in a net
  • training
  • kitten
  • polo
  • grenade launcher
  • sword fight
  • explosion
  • attempted rape
  • disguise
  • strangulation
  • drugs
  • bus
  • bomb
  • swimming pool
  • man uses a wheelchair
  • lollipop
  • ninja star
  • rescue mission
  • usa flag
  • japanese
  • captain
  • american
  • lieutenant
  • salute
  • manila
  • taal volcano
  • tour guide
  • tinikling
  • philippines
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Cast & crew

9 Deaths of the Ninja Cast & Characters

Brent Huff leads the cast as Steve Gordon, with Henry Strzalkowski as Bus Driver and Kane Kosugi as Kane. Directed by Emmett Alston; 20 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Emmett Alston

More films directed by Emmett Alston, best-rated first: New Year's Evil, Demonwarp, Force of the Ninja and Tigershark.

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9 Deaths of the Ninja Also Known As

24 alternative titles, including “Nine Deaths of the Ninja” and “Ninja - Programado Para Matar”.

Also known as
  • Nine Deaths of the Ninja
  • Ninja - Programado Para Matar
  • Ninja-fighteren
  • Las nueve muertes de ninja
  • Deadly Warrior
  • American Ninja
  • 9 fores skliros
  • Ninja, mihani thanatou
  • Il colpo segreto del ninja
  • Dziewiec smierci ninja
  • O Vingador de Ninja
  • Devet ninjinih smrti
+12 more
  • Die 9 Leben der Ninja
  • Die neun Leben der Ninja
  • デス・オブ・ニンジャ/地獄の激戦
  • デス・オブ・ニンジャ 地獄の激戦
  • Dziewięć Śmierci Ninja
  • 9 смертей ниндзя
  • A nindzsa kilenc halála
  • 9 Φορές Σκληρός
  • 9 Cái Chết Của Ninja
  • Ninja: Programado Para Matar
  • デス・オブ・ザ・ニンジャ/地獄の激戦
  • 九条命忍者

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9 Deaths of the Ninja FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of 9 Deaths of the Ninja, each answered in a sentence.

How long is 9 Deaths of the Ninja?

9 Deaths of the Ninja runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was 9 Deaths of the Ninja released?

9 Deaths of the Ninja was released on April 15, 1985.

Who directed 9 Deaths of the Ninja?

9 Deaths of the Ninja was directed by Emmett Alston.

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Who is in the cast of 9 Deaths of the Ninja?

9 Deaths of the Ninja stars Brent Huff as Steve Gordon, Henry Strzalkowski as Bus Driver and Kane Kosugi as Kane, among 20 credited actors.

Does 9 Deaths of the Ninja have a post-credit scene?

No. 9 Deaths of the Ninja has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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