A gloriously over-the-top martial arts action film from the mid-1980s, 9 Deaths of the Ninja stars martial arts legend and former Green Beret actor Shō Kosugi as Spike Shinobi, a ninja operative tasked with rescuing hostages held by terrorists in the Philippines. Teaming with eccentric partners Steve Gordon and Jennifer Barnes, Spike unleashes an arsenal of ninja skills, gadgets, and martial arts mayhem in a mission packed with explosions and outrageous action.
Directed by Emmett Alston, the film has become a cult favorite among fans of Cannon-era action and 1980s ninja cinema. Its mix of espionage, martial arts, and pure VHS-era excess has earned it a devoted following among genre collectors.
