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Force of the Ninja (1988): Cast

Force of the Ninja (1988) movie poster

Force of the Ninja is a 1988 action film directed by Emmett Alston, starring Robert Williams as Karl Ryan, Patricia Ball and John Hobson. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

Force of the Ninja (1988) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Emmett Alston
Genre
Action
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Force of the Ninja About?

The premise of Force of the Ninja without spoilers.

During a raid on a military convoy in the Arizona desert, mercenaries seize young Kasuko, a member of Japan’s royal family, and hold her hostage. The Yakuza attempts to raise the demanded ransom, while Kasuko’s relatives enlist a legendary ninja warrior to rescue her.

Force of the Ninja Themes & Keywords

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  • pistol
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  • gunfight
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  • one man army
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Cast & crew

Force of the Ninja Cast & Characters

Robert Williams leads the cast as Karl Ryan, with Patricia Ball as Kazuke Tokugawa and John Hobson as Otto. Directed by Emmett Alston; 6 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Force of the Ninja

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Force of the Ninja Also Known As

Also known as “忍者无敌”.

Also known as
  • 忍者无敌

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FAQ

Force of the Ninja FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Force of the Ninja?

Force of the Ninja runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Force of the Ninja released?

Force of the Ninja was released in 1988.

Who directed Force of the Ninja?

Force of the Ninja was directed by Emmett Alston.

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Who is in the cast of Force of the Ninja?

Force of the Ninja stars Robert Williams as Karl Ryan, Patricia Ball as Kazuke Tokugawa and John Hobson as Otto, among 6 credited actors.

Does Force of the Ninja have a post-credit scene?

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

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