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Silent Assassins
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Silent Assassins

1988-05-18 · 91 min · ★ 5.4

Action · Thriller

The evil criminal leader Kendrick has kidnapped an elderly biochemist who holds the secret to creating a biological superweapon. The only person who can possibly stop Kendrick and his gang is L. A. cop Sam Kettle and martial arts master Jun Kim (uncle of a little girl also kidnapped by Kendrick). Together, they go to war against an army of ninjas to rescue the hostages and bring their kidnappers to justice.

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Production details

Directors
Lee Doo-yong
Production companies
Action Brothers Production, Panache Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 3,500,000

Top Cast

Sam J. JonesSam J. JonesSam Kettle
Linda BlairLinda BlairSara
Phillip RheePhillip RheeBernard
MakoMakoOyama
Bill WallaceBill WallaceColonel
Simon RheeSimon RheeIga #1
Alexis RheeAlexis RheeJoanna's Mother
Greg Joung PaikGreg Joung PaikJum Kim's Brother
Chong JunJun Kim
Bill ErwinBill ErwinDr. London
Rebecca FerrattiRebecca FerrattiMiss Amy
Gustav VintasGustav VintasKendrick
Karen LorreKaren LorreSushi Bar Girl (as Karen Witter)
Ken NagayamaIga #3
Peter LooneyPeter LooneyDr. Thomas
Charles W. YoungCapt. Cunningham
David ColetteHasbro
Joanna ChongJoanna
Dan BederDanny
Elise BrisetteBetsey

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