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American Ninja
1985 · Director: Sam Firstenberg · US
What it is about
An American soldier stationed overseas discovers a ninja army behind the attacks on his unit.
The fighting in it
Michael Dudikoff had no martial background and was trained for the role — typical of the ninja wave. Historically documented ninjutsu was primarily an intelligence craft, not a fighting style.
Martial arts in the film
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