Enter the Ninja
Director: Menahem Golan
Actors: Franco Nero, Susan George, Shô Kosugi
PlotCole, an ex-soldier having completed his ninjutsu training in Japan, visits his war buddy Frank in the Philippines. Frank owns a large agricultural estate but is being harassed by the powerful and unscrupulous businessman Charles Venarius, who wants to seize the land to exploit its natural resources. Cole's arrival quickly escalates the conflict as he uses his ninja skills to protect Frank and his wife Mary-Ann from Venarius’s relentless attempts to take over the property. Venarius, realizing Cole's prowess, decides to bring in expert help to eliminate him.
As the situation intensifies, Venarius hires Hasegawa, an old nemesis and equally skilled ninja, to get rid of Cole. The tension between Cole and Hasegawa becomes a personal duel against the backdrop of Venarius’s ruthless business tactics. Meanwhile, Frank faces increasing psychological strain due to the constant pressure and rising danger to those around him. The early part of the film explores Cole's adaptation to civilian life, his loyalty to friends, and the moral dilemmas he faces as he combats corruption and defends the land from falling into malicious hands.
Writers: Dick Desmond, Mike Stone, Menahem Golan
Release Date: 02 Oct 1981
Runtime: 99 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Kino Lorber's 'Enter the Ninja' reissue offers a mediocre transfer but adds a vibrant new commentary by Mike Leeder and Arne Venema for action fans.
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"Enter the Ninja" offers nostalgic, action-packed entertainment but falls short on technical quality and extras, appealing mainly to long-time fans.
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