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Shaolin survivors face ninja masters in a high-stakes martial arts showdown.

NINJA HUNTER

He came to kick butt and wear neon. And he's all out of neon.

1987 · 1h 28m · NR · Action / Fantasy · IMDB TMDB

Abbot Withe of the Wu Tang clan has teamed up with the Ninjas in order to destroy Shaolin this making him the most powerful fighter in the Martial world.

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What is Ninja Hunter about?

Ninja Hunter is a 1987 Taiwanese action-fantasy film directed by James Wu Kuo-Ren about Shaolin survivors who must master the finger jab to defeat a Wu Tang villain and his ninja allies.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your martial arts with a splash of fantasy and a parade of color-coded ninja bosses, Ninja Hunter delivers. Gold lamé, white mustaches, and the infamous Shaolin finger jab—this one’s a high-octane lesson in genre excess.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Ninja Hunter plunges viewers into a martial arts world where the notorious Wu Tang villain, Abbot White, seeks to destroy the Shaolin monks and claim supremacy. To accomplish his goal, Abbot White joins forces with a formidable ninja clan led by three distinct masters — the gold lamé ninja, the white mustachioed ninja, and the black ninja. Their devastating assault leaves the Shaolin temple in ruins, but a handful of survivors remain. Entrusted with the sacred knowledge of the Shaolin finger jab, these survivors are tasked with training a new generation in hopes of restoring balance and peace by overcoming the ninja threat and Abbot White. Expect stylized action and classic kung fu drama.

Details & Specs

Director
James Wu Kuo-Ren
Release
1987
Runtime
1h 28m
Country
Taiwan
Language
Mandarin
Genres
Action, Fantasy
Also Known As
Shaolin Hero, Yan je dai kuet dau, Wu Tang vs. Ninja, Original title: Ren zhe da jue dou

Cast & Crew

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Director: James Wu Kuo-Ren
Alexander Lo Rei Alexander Lo Rei Weng Ting Mark Lung Mark Lung Hung Jack Long Shi-Chia Jack Long Shi-Chia Abbot White WY William Yen Ming-Chang Ninja Chen Shan Chen Shan Lung Wu CL Chung Ling MC Ma Chang Ting Shan Chu Ben-Ke Chu Ben-Ke Abbot Chow Ming CC Chang Chi-Ping Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi Wei Chen

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Why Cult

Ninja Triad

The film features a trio of memorable ninja masters—gold lamé, white mustachioed, and black—each with their own flair.

Shaolin vs. Wu Tang

A classic showdown as Abbot White of the Wu Tang clan takes on the surviving Shaolin monks in a battle for martial dominance.

Martial Arts Instruction

Passing on the secret Shaolin finger jab becomes central as survivors train the next generation to restore order.

Taiwanese Kung Fu Cinema

A slice of 1980s Taiwan action-fantasy with a cast of martial arts stalwarts and energetic choreography.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Ninja Hunter released? +

Ninja Hunter was released in 1987.

Who directed Ninja Hunter? +

Ninja Hunter was directed by James Wu Kuo-Ren.

How long is Ninja Hunter? +

Ninja Hunter has a runtime of 88 minutes.

What genre is Ninja Hunter? +

Ninja Hunter is an action and fantasy film.

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