Revenge of the Ninja (1983): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Revenge of the Ninja is a 1983 action thriller directed by Sam Firstenberg, starring Mario Gallo, Arthur Roberts and Kane Kosugi. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $13.2 million worldwide. Critics gave it 32 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Sam Firstenberg
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cannon Film Distributors
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Revenge of the Ninja About?
The premise of Revenge of the Ninja without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Japanese art dealer's quiet existence is violently disrupted when American criminals kidnap his child. Forced to confront a hidden past as a ninja, he begins a dangerous mission to rescue his family and exact retribution. Driven by a desire for vengeance, he navigates a brutal conflict where the principles of honor and morality are tested in a relentless pursuit of justice.
Revenge of the Ninja Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- ninja
- attempted rape
- ninjitsu
- blowpipe
- arrow in the chest
- asian american
- tokyo japan
- doll
- shot in the chest
- shot to death
- father son relationship
- man and woman bathing together
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- death by drowning
- drowning in a bathtub
- reference to the los angeles dodgers
- japanese in america
- garrote
- hypnotism
- stabbed in the foot
- fan
- son
- hypnotized woman
- heroin
- female nudity
- bow and arrow
- sword duel
- hand to hand combat
- stabbed in the shoulder
- stabbed in the back
- stabbed to death
- stabbed in the hand
- stabbed in the head
- mother son relationship
- nunchaku
- self inflicted gunshot wound
- masked killer
- stabbed in the chest
- shuriken
- drug smuggling
- art gallery
- murder of a child
- mafia
- stabbed in the eye
- murdered with an axe
- martial arts
- ninjato sword
- ninja warrior
- one against many
- bare chested male
Revenge of the Ninja Cast
Mario Gallo leads the cast, with Arthur Roberts and Kane Kosugi. Directed by Sam Firstenberg; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Sam Firstenberg
Also Starring in Revenge of the Ninja
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Critics gave Revenge of the Ninja 32 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
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Revenge of the Ninja Plot Summary
What happens in Revenge of the Ninja from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the midst of a violent attack on his Japanese estate, the typically stoic Cho Osaki is thrust into an existential crisis, confronting the brutal aftermath of a massacre that has left his entire family slaughtered, with the exception of his mother and young son, Kane, who narrowly escape. As Cho grapples with his profound loss, he embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the invading ninjas, dispatching them one by one in a fierce display of retribution.
Full summary
The whole story of Revenge of the Ninja, scene by scene
Revenge of the Ninja Box Office
Revenge of the Ninja grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$13.2M
- US & Canada
- $13.2M
Revenge of the Ninja Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Revenge of the Ninja ≣ 1983 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Revenge of the Ninja?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the sole survivor of the massacre in Cho Osaki's estate?
Cars in Revenge of the Ninja
29 cars on screen, including the 1968 Dodge A-108 and the 1979 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Stretched Limousine.
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1968 Dodge A-108 Important role -
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1980 Cadillac Seville Minor role -
1978 Chevrolet El Camino Minor role
Revenge of the Ninja Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “Ninja II” and “Ninja Ultime Violence”.
- Also known as
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- Ninja II
- Ninja Ultime Violence
- Ninja II Ultime Menace
- Ninja II: Revenge of The Ninja
- Die Rückkehr der Ninja
- Ninja II - Die Rückkehr der Ninja
- Ninja 2 - Die Rückkehr der Ninja
- Месть ниндзя
- La venganza de Ninja
- A nindzsa bosszúja
- Ninja, la furia umana
- Η Εκδίκηση του Νίντζα
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- נקמת הנינג'ה
- Ninjas Hævn
- Ninja II Ultime Violence
- La venganza del Ninja
- 닌자 2 - 닌자의 복수
- A Vingança do Ninja
- Zemsta Ninja
- Отмъщението на нинджатa
- 复仇忍者
- Osveta ninje
- Ninjova pomsta
- Помста ніндзя
- Ninja Báo Thù
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Movies Like Revenge of the Ninja
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Ninja Assassin, Enter the Ninja and American Ninja.
Revenge of the Ninja FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Revenge of the Ninja, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Revenge of the Ninja?
Revenge of the Ninja runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Revenge of the Ninja released?
Revenge of the Ninja was released on September 16, 1983.
Who directed Revenge of the Ninja?
Revenge of the Ninja was directed by Sam Firstenberg.
More films by Sam Firstenberg Who is in the cast of Revenge of the Ninja?
Revenge of the Ninja stars Mario Gallo, Arthur Roberts and Kane Kosugi, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Revenge of the Ninja make at the box office?
Revenge of the Ninja grossed $13.2 million worldwide.
How is Revenge of the Ninja rated?
Revenge of the Ninja has 32 on Metacritic.
Does Revenge of the Ninja have a post-credit scene?
No. Revenge of the Ninja has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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