Ninja Champion
A couple camping in the woods is attacked by a trio of thugs and the wife is beaten and raped. A few months after the assault, she is hunting down the three (who happen to be diamond smugglers) by posing as a dealer looking to sell some stolen merchandise. Meanwhile, her Interpol agent husband is doing some tracking of his own in the hopes of bringing them to justice. As they make their plans, a group of ninjas is watching from afar, waiting to make their move. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1985 Korean Film "밤을 벗기는 독장미" (Poisonous Rose Stripping The Night) with new ninja scenes.
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Plot Summary
A skilled martial artist travels to America to avenge the death of his father, who was murdered by a ruthless crime syndicate. He must hone his ninja skills and battle his way through dangerous opponents to uncover the truth and bring the perpetrators to justice. Along the way, he forms an unlikely alliance with a fellow fighter who shares his quest for vengeance.
Critical Reception
Ninja Champion received a mixed to negative reception, often criticized for its generic plot and uninspired action sequences, though some acknowledged the efforts of its cast in the martial arts department.
What Reviewers Say
- Presents basic martial arts action with a predictable revenge plot.
- Lacks originality and memorable fight choreography.
- Suffers from a low-budget feel and uninspired direction.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available often point to the film being a forgettable entry in the martial arts genre, with little to distinguish it from other similar productions of the era.
Fun Fact
The film prominently features Billy Blanks, who would later become famous as the creator of the Tae Bo fitness program.
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