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A betrayed DEA agent brings ninja fury to the Argentinian drug underworld.

RAGE OF HONOR

1987 · 1h 32m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

A Japanese cop, Shiro, and his partner Ray are after a bunch of drug dealers. But they are betrayed by an insider and Ray is killed. Shiro follows the murderer, a sadistic drug lord, up to Argentina.

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What is Rage of Honor about?

Rage of Honor is a 1987 Argentina/USA action drama directed by Gordon Hessler about a DEA agent who seeks revenge against a drug lord after his partner is killed.

Programmer's Pick

Sho Kosugi trades shuriken for shotgun shells as he brings ninja justice to the South American drug trade. If your idea of diplomacy involves roundhouse kicks and grenade launchers, this one’s for you.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Tanaka, a determined DEA agent, finds himself deep in the crosshairs of organized crime after he and his partner Ray pursue a dangerous ring of drug dealers. When an insider’s betrayal leads to Ray's death, Tanaka is driven by vengeance and follows the trail to Argentina, where his target—a sadistic drug lord—awaits. Fusing martial arts mastery with a relentless drive for justice, Tanaka must navigate a world of crime bosses, deadly ambushes, and heavy firepower. The film is a high-octane blend of action and drama, marked by stylized violence, martial arts showdowns, and a hero caught between honor and bloodshed.

Details & Specs

Director
Gordon Hessler
Writers
Robert Short, Wallace C. Bennett
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Argentina, United States of America
Language
Spanish, English
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
Top Fighter, Contacto ninja en la Argentina, Vingança Pela Honra, Rage of Honor, Way of the Ninja

Cast & Crew

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Director: Gordon Hessler Writers: Robert Short +1 more
Sho Kosugi Sho Kosugi Shiro Tanka Lewis van Bergen Lewis van Bergen Drug Lord Robin Evans Robin Evans Jennifer Lane GG Gerry Gibson Charles Lucia Charles Lucia Dick RW Richard Wiley Ray Jones Carlos Estrada Carlos Estrada Ulises Dumont Ulises Dumont TM Theodore McNabney Alan Amiel Alan Amiel Armando Capo Armando Capo Juan MJ Marlee Jepson Girl in Convertible AA Alejo Apsega Killer in Hotel HH Hugo Halbrich Killer

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Why Cult

Martial Arts Mayhem

Sho Kosugi delivers high-impact hand-to-hand combat, teakwondo, and kung fu against a backdrop of crime and betrayal.

Exploding Cars & Heavy Weapons

Expect grenade launchers, machine guns, and enough pyrotechnics to light up the jungle.

Ninja vs. Drug Cartel

A unique blend of martial artistry and crime drama as a Japanese DEA agent takes on the Argentinian drug underworld.

Argentina Action Backdrop

The story moves from the world of American law enforcement to the wilds of Argentina, with jungle warfare and helicopter chases.

Scene Gallery

Threat File

Trigger

Betrayal by an insider

Threat

Sadistic drug lord and cartel

Effect

Murder, violence, and organized crime rampage

Countermeasure

Vigilante DEA agent's martial arts crusade

Setting

Argentina's criminal underworld

Questions from the Vault

When was Rage of Honor released? +

Rage of Honor was released in 1987.

Who directed Rage of Honor? +

Rage of Honor was directed by Gordon Hessler.

How long is Rage of Honor? +

Rage of Honor has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is Rage of Honor? +

Rage of Honor is an action drama film.

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