Five Element Ninjas (1982): Cast & Where to Watch
Five Element Ninjas is a 1982 action drama directed by Chang Cheh, starring Chan Shen as Chief Hong, Michael Chan Wai-Man and Wan Seung-Lam. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes. Stream it on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Chang Cheh
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Shaw Brothers
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Five Element Ninjas About?
The premise of Five Element Ninjas without spoilers.
Claimed to be stronger than the Dragon and more powerful than the Tiger, the Super Ninjas become central to a revenge quest. A young martial artist seeks vengeance for the ninja who killed his master and brothers. Guided by a new teacher, he and his newfound allies confront the challenges of the Five Element Ninja clan.
Five Element Ninjas Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- martial arts action
- ninja
- ninjitsu
- martial arts
- kung fu classic
- kung fu
- cult film
- staff
- ninja sword
- brawl
- fistfight
- hand to hand combat
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- axe fight
- disarming someone
- samurai
- samurai sword
- katana sword
- opening action scene
- suicide
- ring
- contest
- showdown
- b action
- school
- female warrior
- massacre
- broken leg
- throat slit
- brutality
- axe
- murdered with an axe
- disembowelment
- traitor
- cut into pieces
- female killer
- saw
- hook
- betrayal
- cemetery
- stabbing
- duel
- mass killing
- stabbed in the head
- stabbed in the stomach
- stabbed in the face
- blood splatter
- gore
- heart ripped out
- scar
- fight to the death
Where to Watch Five Element Ninjas
Stream it on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Five Element Ninjas Cast & Characters
Chan Shen leads the cast as Chief Hong, with Michael Chan Wai-Man as Kembuchi Mudou and Wan Seung-Lam as Hong's Man. Directed by Chang Cheh; 38 actors are credited in all.
- Director Chang Cheh
- Chan Shen as Chief Hong
- Michael Chan Wai-Man as Kembuchi Mudou
- Wan Seung-Lam as Hong's Man
- David Lam Wai as Hong's Man (uncredited)
Also Starring in Five Element Ninjas
· 34 more- Lo Meng Liang Zhi Sheng
- Lam Chi-Tai Lin Ren Yi
- Hung San-Nam Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Ngai Tim-Choi Alliance Member
- Ha Kwok-Wing Hong's Man (uncredited)
- Lam Foo-Wai Hong's Man (uncredited)
- Chow Siu-Loi Yang Tung Fei
- Chan Hung Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Tam Wai-Man Alliance Guard
- Ho Wing-Cheung Bao Tong
- Kwan Fung Yuan Zeng
- Chow Kin-Ping Hong's Man
- Lee Yiu-King Lin Mu
- Wong Ka-Leung Hong's Man
- Lung Tien-Hsiang Lei Ben
- Hsiao Yu He Fen
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- Wong Lik Li Ying Wu
- Ailen Sit Chun-Wai Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Yu Tai-Ping Huang Fat
- Stephen Chan Yung Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Lai Yau-Hing Alliance Guard
- Cheung Lin-Ping Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi Xiao Tian Hao
- Wong Kim-Bun Hong's Man (uncredited)
- Chu Ko Chen Jun
- Lai Sing-Chiu Ah Shun (uncredited)
- Tong Yuk-Cheung Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Wong Wai-Tong Kuwada San
- Au Chi-Hung Hong's Man
- Wong Wa Lin Ren Xia
- Cheung Yiu-Sing Tan Zheng-Yong
- Chiu Gwok Huang Han
- Sek Lap-Fai Alliance Guard (uncredited)
- Chan Pui-Sai Junko / Ah Shun
Five Element Ninjas Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Ren zhe wu di” and “Super Ninjas”.
- Also known as
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- Ren zhe wu di
- Super Ninjas
- Five Elements Ninjas
- Yan je mo dik
- Ниндзя пяти стихий
- Chinese Super Ninjas
- 五遁忍术
- Az 5 ninja elem
- Петият елемент на нинджите
- 오둔인술
- Ngũ Độn Nhẫn Thuật
- O Super Dragão Chinês
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Five Element Ninjas FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, post-credit scenes and language of Five Element Ninjas, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Five Element Ninjas?
Five Element Ninjas runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Five Element Ninjas released?
Five Element Ninjas was released on April 21, 1982.
Who directed Five Element Ninjas?
Five Element Ninjas was directed by Chang Cheh.
More films by Chang Cheh Who is in the cast of Five Element Ninjas?
Five Element Ninjas stars Chan Shen as Chief Hong, Michael Chan Wai-Man as Kembuchi Mudou and Wan Seung-Lam as Hong's Man, among 38 credited actors.
Where can I watch Five Element Ninjas?
In the US, Five Element Ninjas is streaming on Eternal Family and Shout! Factory and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
Does Five Element Ninjas have a post-credit scene?
No. Five Element Ninjas has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Five Element Ninjas in?
The original language of Five Element Ninjas is Chinese.
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