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Deadly Life of a Ninja
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Deadly Life of a Ninja

1983-01-01 · 89 min · ★ 6.5

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A businessman and his sister-in-law are targeted for assassination by a band of evil ninjas and their vicious leader (Yasuaki Kurata). The ninjas are committing bizarre murders all over the city, and the police can't seem to pick up their trail -- so they call in ninja hunter and Kendo master Mr. Chow. To take down the silent killers, Mr. Chow will have to fight against incredible odds in this campy ninja classic.

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Production details

Directors
Lee Tso-Nam
Production companies
Super Film Production Co., Ltd., Big Authority Films
Countries
Hong Kong, Taiwan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Yasuaki KurataYasuaki KurataIga Ninja Leader
Chen Kuan-taiChen Kuan-taiHan Wei Chow
Chen Hung-LiehChen Hung-LiehMing Fu Chan
Kang PengNinja
Wang Chi-shengWang Chi-shengCop's Assistant
Chin Shih-ErhChin Shih-ErhYoung Chow Han Wei
Sun Jung-ChiSun Jung-ChiChow Han Wei's Ninja Master
Loretta Yang Hui-shanChi Mei Sun

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