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American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

The ultimate American fighting machine is back!

19875.51h 30m

Overview

On a remote Caribbean island, Army Ranger Joe Armstrong investigates the disappearance of several marines, which leads him to The Lion, a super-criminal who has kidnapped a local scientist and mass-produced an army of mutant Ninja warriors.

Directed by Sam Firstenberg
Written by Gary Conway, James Booth, Gideon Amir
Produced by Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Mati Raz
Box OfficeBudget: $350KRevenue: $4.0M

Top Cast

Michael Dudikoff

Michael Dudikoff

Sgt. Joe Armstrong

Steve James

Steve James

Sgt. Curtis Jackson

Larry Poindexter

Larry Poindexter

Sgt. Charlie McDonald

Mike Stone

Mike Stone

Tojo Ken

Jeff Celentano

Jeff Celentano

Capt. 'Wild Bill' Woodward

Michelle Botes

Michelle Botes

Alicia Sanborn

Gary Conway

Gary Conway

Leo 'The Lion' Burke

John Fujioka

John Fujioka

Shinyuki

Jonathan Pienaar

Jonathan Pienaar

Tommy Taylor

L

Len Sparrowhawk

Pat McCarthy

Themes & Keywords

islandarmyfightsiegemarine corpssequelninjacampone against manymartial arts actionterrorist basecommando unit

About American Ninja 2: The Confrontation

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is a action film released in 1987 exploring themes of island, army, fight, siege, marine corps, sequel. Directed by Sam Firstenberg, it stars Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Larry Poindexter. On a remote Caribbean island, Army Ranger Joe Armstrong investigates the disappearance of several marines, which leads him to The Lion, a super-criminal who has kidnapped a local scientist and mass-produced an army of mutant Ninja warriors.

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