American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)

4.9R90 minDirector: Sam Firstenberg

1987 film

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is a 1987 American martial arts action film directed by Sam Firstenberg. A sequel to American Ninja (1985), it is the second installment in the American Ninja franchise, followed by American Ninja 3: Blood Hunt (1989). It stars Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Jeff Weston, Gary Conway, Michelle Botes and Larry Poindexter. The film was less successful than its predecessor, grossing $4 million domestically in the U.S. versus $10.5 million, but it developed a cult following.

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What is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation about?
American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987) — 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.
Is American Ninja 2: The Confrontation based on a true story?
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Content rating: R. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.