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Five Element Ninjas

Five Element Ninjas

Action · Drama · 1982

A young martial artist vows to take revenge against the ninja who murdered his martial arts master and brothers. He finds a new teacher and faces, together with his new brothers, the Five Element Ninja challenge.

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Five Element Ninjas

“Stronger than the Dragon... More powerful than the Tiger... Call them the SUPER NINJAS!”

1982 Action · Drama 1h 48m

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6.8 / 10

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A young martial artist vows to take revenge against the ninja who murdered his martial arts master and brothers. He finds a new teacher and faces, together with his new brothers, the Five Element Ninja challenge.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Chang Cheh

Written by

Chang Cheh · Ni Kuang

Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi

Ricky Cheng Tien-Chi

Xiao Tian Hao

Lung Tien-hsiang

Lung Tien-hsiang

Lei Ben

Lo Meng

Lo Meng

Liang Zhi Sheng

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Michael Chan Wai-Man

Kembuchi Mudou

Chan Pui-Sai

Chan Pui-Sai

Junko / Ah Shun

Wong Lik

Wong Lik

Li Ying Wu

Chu Ko

Chu Ko

Chen Jun

Court is in session

Put Five Element Ninjas on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.