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[[File:American Ninja.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''America Ninja'' (1985)]] | [[File:American Ninja.jpg|right|thumb|300px|''America Ninja'' (1985)]] | ||
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| + | '''''American Ninja''''' is a 1985 martial arts action film starring [[Michael Dudikoff]] as Joe Armstrong, a former US soldier with no memory of his past, yet is skilled in the way of the ninja. [[Steve James]] co-stars as Curtis Jackson, a US Army corporal who befriends Joe and the two get caught up in a conspiracy involving a ninja order and the military. The film was helmed by [[Sam Firstenberg]], who also directed the 1989 sequel ''[[American Ninja 2: The Confrontation]]''. There would be 2 more films in the series: 1989's ''[[American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt]]'' and 1990's ''[[American Ninja 4: The Annihilation]]''. | ||
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'''The following weapons were used in the film ''American Ninja'':''' | '''The following weapons were used in the film ''American Ninja'':''' | ||
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[[Image:AN1-M1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ortega's bodyguard holds an M1911A1 pistol in the background.]] | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ortega's bodyguard holds an M1911A1 pistol in the background.]] | ||
[[Image:AN1-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MSgt. Rinaldo fires his M1911A1 during a car chase.]] | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|MSgt. Rinaldo fires his M1911A1 during a car chase.]] | ||
| − | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px| | + | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-3.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpl. Jackson fires his M1911A1 during the assault of the plantation.]] |
[[Image:AN1-M1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close-up of Jackson's pistol before a guard kicks it off his hand.]] | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-4.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Close-up of Jackson's pistol before a guard kicks it off his hand.]] | ||
[[Image:AN1-M1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Victor Ortega fires his M1911A1.]] | [[Image:AN1-M1911A1-5.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Victor Ortega fires his M1911A1.]] | ||
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==FAKE FIM-92A Stinger== | ==FAKE FIM-92A Stinger== | ||
The film revolves around corrupt U.S. Army officers selling missile launchers to Victor Ortega. These [[FIM-92A Stinger]] launchers are clearly fake, props however. Cpl. Curtis Jackson ([[Steve James]]) can be seen firing a fake Stinger at a helicopter in the climax of the film. | The film revolves around corrupt U.S. Army officers selling missile launchers to Victor Ortega. These [[FIM-92A Stinger]] launchers are clearly fake, props however. Cpl. Curtis Jackson ([[Steve James]]) can be seen firing a fake Stinger at a helicopter in the climax of the film. | ||
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[[Image:AN1-Stinger-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joe discovers a fake Stinger launcher in a crate.]] | [[Image:AN1-Stinger-1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Joe discovers a fake Stinger launcher in a crate.]] | ||
[[Image:AN1-Stinger-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpl. Jackson takes out a fake Stinger. Note "FIM 92A" on the crate.]] | [[Image:AN1-Stinger-2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Cpl. Jackson takes out a fake Stinger. Note "FIM 92A" on the crate.]] | ||
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[[Category:Action Movie]] | [[Category:Action Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Martial Arts]] | [[Category:Martial Arts]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:54, 10 September 2020
American Ninja is a 1985 martial arts action film starring Michael Dudikoff as Joe Armstrong, a former US soldier with no memory of his past, yet is skilled in the way of the ninja. Steve James co-stars as Curtis Jackson, a US Army corporal who befriends Joe and the two get caught up in a conspiracy involving a ninja order and the military. The film was helmed by Sam Firstenberg, who also directed the 1989 sequel American Ninja 2: The Confrontation. There would be 2 more films in the series: 1989's American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt and 1990's American Ninja 4: The Annihilation.
The following weapons were used in the film American Ninja:
Colt Police Positive
One of the rebels tries to kill Joe (Michael Dudikoff) with a Colt Police Positive revolver with custom grips during the intro.
Colt Trooper
Another rebel is seen with what looks like a Colt Trooper revolver.
Colt M1911A1
Colt M1911A1 pistols are used by Col. William T. Hickock (Guich Koock), MSgt. Rinaldo (John LaMotta), Victor Ortega (Don Stewart), Cpl. Curtis Jackson (Steve James), and various rebels and bodyguards.
IMI Uzi
The rebel leader (Jerry Bailey) uses a Uzi submachine gun during the first few minutes of the film.
Colt M16A1
M16A1 rifles are used by U.S. Army, Ortega's guards and rebels.
M60 Machine Gun
Cpl. Curtis Jackson (Steve James) fires a vehicle mounted M60 machine gun during the assault at Ortega's plantation.
M203
Cpl. Curtis Jackson's (Steve James) M16A1 is fitted with an M203 grenade launcher.
FAKE FIM-92A Stinger
The film revolves around corrupt U.S. Army officers selling missile launchers to Victor Ortega. These FIM-92A Stinger launchers are clearly fake, props however. Cpl. Curtis Jackson (Steve James) can be seen firing a fake Stinger at a helicopter in the climax of the film.
