Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark (1981): Cast
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark is a 1981 sci-fi film directed by Minoru Yamada and Bunker Jenkins, starring Hiroyuki Sanada, Ryō Nishida and Ritsuko Fujiyama. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Release year
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Directors
- Minoru Yamada and Bunker Jenkins
- Genre
- Sci-Fi
- Original language
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English - Studio
- New Hope Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark About?
The premise of Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark without spoilers.
A sci‑fi martial‑arts adventure follows a warrior pilot who returns home to find his planet ruled by the tyrant Captain Kogar. After learning his family was massacred, he and his allies rebel to overthrow Kogar and restore rule. The film uses footage from the Japanese series Message from Space: Galactic Warriors, a spin‑off of Message from Space.
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark Cast
Hiroyuki Sanada leads the cast, with Ryō Nishida and Ritsuko Fujiyama. Directed by Minoru Yamada and Bunker Jenkins; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Minoru Yamada
- Co-director Bunker Jenkins
Also Starring in Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark
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More films directed by Minoru Yamada and Bunker Jenkins: Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy!, Choushinsei Flashman: The Movie, A 10th Rider Appears! Kamen Rider - All Riders Assemble! and Brain 17.
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “Message from Outer Space” and “Message from Space: Galactic Wars”.
- Also known as
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- Message from Outer Space
- Message from Space: Galactic Wars
- Le monde des ténèbres
- Swords of the Space Ark
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Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark?
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark released?
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark was released in 1981.
Who directed Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark?
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark was directed by Minoru Yamada and Bunker Jenkins.
More films by Minoru Yamada Who is in the cast of Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark?
Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark stars Hiroyuki Sanada, Ryō Nishida and Ritsuko Fujiyama, among 5 credited actors.
Does Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark have a post-credit scene?
No. Space Ninja: Sword of the Space Ark has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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