Revenge of the Ninja (1983)
After his family is killed in Japan by ninjas, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin into the dolls. When he finds out that his friend has betrayed him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle he has ever been involved in.
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In “Revenge of the Ninja” (1983), Sho Kosugi stars as Cho Osaki, a skilled ninja who relocates to America with his son Kane, played by Kane Kosugi, after their family is massacred by ninjas in Japan. Persuaded by his friend Braden (Arthur Roberts) to open a pottery gallery in California, Cho soon discovers that Braden is using the gallery to smuggle heroin. When Braden’s betrayal leads to further violence and the murder of Cho’s mother (Grace Oshita), Cho must embrace his ninja heritage to confront Braden in an epic showdown, ultimately defeating him and safeguarding his son.
Plot Summary: In the 1983 martial arts action film Revenge of the Ninja, directed by Sam Firstenberg, martial arts legend Sho Kosugi stars as Cho Osaki, a skilled Japanese ninja who relocates to America after his family is brutally murdered by rival ninjas. Seeking to escape the violence and start a new life, Cho moves to Los Angeles with his young son, Kane (played by Sho Kosugi’s real-life son, Kane Kosugi), at the encouragement of his American friend Braden (Arthur Roberts), who offers Cho a fresh start with a new business selling Japanese dolls.
Unbeknownst to Cho, Braden is using the doll business as a front for smuggling heroin, hiding the drugs inside the dolls that Cho imports. When Cho discovers the betrayal, he becomes entangled in a deadly game with Braden, who is secretly a rogue ninja intent on expanding his criminal empire. Braden kidnaps Kane, forcing Cho to tap into his deadly ninja skills once more to rescue his son and take down the crime syndicate.
Joined by his loyal student Cathy (Ashley Ferrare), Cho must battle an army of thugs, corrupt cops, and other ninjas as he seeks revenge on those who destroyed his family and betrayed his trust. The film builds up to an epic showdown between Cho and Braden on the rooftops of Los Angeles, where their ninja skills are put to the ultimate test in a high-octane, sword-clashing finale.
Revenge of the Ninja is a cult classic that showcases Sho Kosugi’s martial arts prowess and helped popularize the ninja genre in 1980s Hollywood. Tune in to our podcast review as we explore this action-packed film, dissect its intense fight scenes, and discuss whether its combination of martial arts and 80s action still captivates audiences today.
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