Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle he has ever been involved in.

Starring: Shô Kosugi, Keith Vitali, Arthur Roberts, & Virgil Frye

The original theatrical release was heavily cut, as was the VHS. Sho Kosugi's son's death (ninja star in the head) was cut, as were the deaths of three guards at the hands of the evil ninja Braden. Braden's gory death was also slightly trimmed. All cuts were reinserted into the Region 1 DVD from MGM. Optimum Entertainment is going to release this film uncut in widescreen in May 30th on DVD.