The Ninja Showdown
1987, English. Directed by Kevin Chu & Chen-kuo Chao & Joseph Lai San-Lun.
"A Cataclysmic Ninja Climax!"
"Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "Tian Zhuang A Ge" (1983; directed by Chu Yen-Ping and Chao Chen-kuo\) with new Hong Kong footage. A ruthless gang of Ninja marauders, a kidnapped maiden and a young man seeking vengeance set the stage for "The Ninja Showdown." Warlord boss Jing and his evil band of Purple Ninjas are unstoppable highly trained assassins who ravage a peaceful town. But when the outlaw Ninjas abduct his girl, a wrathful Tony unleashes a furious assault with the help of Ninja Master Gordon. Together, these two men lay waste to Jing's army in a shattering battle to secure their honor and rescue the town from the clutches of a greedy and oppressive tyrant.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1987
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Stephen So
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In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
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The Ninja Showdown: quick answers
What should I watch before The Ninja Showdown?
Watch Diamond Ninja Force (1986), Ninja Champion (1986), Ninja Dragon (1986), and Ninja Terminator (1986) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Ninja Showdown?
Next in the series: Ninja Operation 7: Royal Warriors (1987), Cobra Against Ninja (1987), and Ninja Hunt (1987).
Is The Ninja Showdown worth watching?
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How long is The Ninja Showdown?
The Ninja Showdown runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Ninja Showdown have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Ninja Showdown on?
The Ninja Showdown isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Ninja Showdown?
If you liked The Ninja Showdown, try Ninja: Shadow of a Tear, Ninja III: The Domination, Ninja Terminator.
Who directed The Ninja Showdown?
The Ninja Showdown (1987) was directed by Kevin Chu and Chen-kuo Chao and Joseph Lai San-Lun and stars Richard Harrison, Frederick Sneibjerg, Stefan Bernhardt.