5 Things you Didn't Know about Revenge of the Ninja / How Cannon Films took advantage of MGM's deal
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- Опубликовано: 21 июл 2024
- Find out 5 Fun Facts about Revenge of the Ninja. This video was inspired by an article titled "10 Things you didn't know about Revenge of the Ninja", which was posted on the bulletproofaction website. I had noticed that Steven Lambert, the stunt coordinator on the film, had commented on that article and mentioned that not all of the facts were accurate.
In this video we'll go over the first 5 "facts" and find out whether are not they're true, plus get a ton more insight into each of them as they relate to Revenge of the Ninja.
Chapters:
02:15 - Revenge of the Ninja was the 1st action movie directed by Sam Firstenberg
02:52 - Revenge of the Ninja was Sho Kosugi’s first starring role in a US movie, but his voice was dubbed.
07:56 - First Cannon film to be distributed by MGM and how Menahem Golan utilized MGM studios.
11:48 - The opening sequence of Revenge of the Ninja was added in after principal photography in order to add in more back story, true or false?
19:10 - Sho Kosugi’s kids Kane and Shane Kosugi both appear in Revenge of the Ninja
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Don't tease me bro... Cannon Films practically raised me on weekends lol. Cyborg, Bloodsport, Masters of The Universe, Delta Force, American Ninja 1-4. If they make a comeback I'll happily support.
Don't forget Avenging Force with Michael Dudikoff, another great movie.
@@Skarrz72 I just saw that film recently and had no idea how good it was.
Here here brother
@@Skarrz72 Pentangle hunting club a dangerous bunch. Lol At least b4 the American Ninja got ahold of them.
I hope there’ll be more videos with Steven, because I would really like to hear more about his friendship with Rutger Hauer.
Excellent film with a lot of mystery. The early television un-edited versions had quite a few missing and deleted scenes. Happy to say that I recorded a broadcast of this film during the mid 80’s that explains what really happens to Mafia Boss Kaifano. Lambert should know as well, it wasn’t just a piercing through his palm, it was a brutal killing. Other scenes as well, one in which emulates the opening scene of Enter the Ninja’s weapon display, however in this film after Kosugi’s mother dies, he is seen practicing weaponry… grabbing one by one off of the wall (to revenge music) but then calms down when he is finished. It isn’t until he “snaps” the seal later on in the movie where he returns to his Ninja ways. Like I said, lots of mystery with this film, the American and British edits of this film leave the viewers confused with some scenes….
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I've been looking for it for a long time, could you possibly send it to me online? How much does it cost? Thank you very much in advance for your answer. 💗
one time i dressed up as Silver Ninja for Halloween in the 80's..
That is crazy all the times I seen Revenge of the Ninja never knew Sho's voice was dubbed, wow. I know that was his real voice in Pray for Death
Aah the Cannon films. I grew up with these and wouldn't trade that for the world. Thanks so much for this Viking. I'm looking forward to your live. Bless you brother.
Only a ninja can stop a ninja - Sho Kosugi Second only to Bruce Lee, i Loved Sho Kosugi for his ninja movies and i love this channel. This channel takes me back to my child hood...
Around the early 90s in Nigeria when Ninja 3 and Revenge was popular, Street smart guys were nicknamed Ninjas. That quote became huge "Only a Ninja can stop a ninja"
I agree too, you should pay more attention to action movies from the 80s and 90s as it was a brilliant time, full of creativity in martial arts
I watched this as a double feature at the drive-in along with Commando. I was so underage for both movies lol. What fun!
I was like 7 or 8yrs old when i used to go with my brothers to them weekend Double features. I remember seeing American Ninja and Mission Impossible 2 in theatres
@@robd1329 Sounded awesome!
Can't wait for the next half. I wish this half didn't end.
Bring back the 80s and 90s. Amen brother! And Revenge of the Ninja is the shit!
I really like the vids with Steven Lambert, so much insight and no ego
I agree, humbleness and skill are great assets
Love ur new intro with Stallone and JCVD.
If I saw the company names “Orion”, “Hemdale” or “Cannon”. I knew I was in for a great time. This takes me back to my teens (the 90s lol) when basic cable would show this stuff on late night tv and help a young guy from the middle of nowhere USA make discoveries.
I miss that. Thank you for the nostalgia man!
Let' not forget Sho's performance in Ninja Assassin . . . which IMO was friggin' awesome.
He stole the scenes he was in.
Revenge of the Ninja has a great soundtrack too.
Easily one of my FAVORITE RUclips channels!!!
Heck yes! I love this channel for covering EVERYTHING 80s to 90s action films and action films in general. You’re the man. #VikingSamurai
1. I went and seen Ninja 3 at the theaters when it came out and it has always been called Ninja 3 the domination.
2. Sho Kosugi was filming the TV show The Master at the same time that is why his role was small.
From what I remember.
Sho will always be king to me. I'm 47 I was raised on him. Thanks for the upload.
My favorite Ninja movie along with Ninja Assassin. Just watched it two weeks ago.
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild Untold Story of Cannon Films. If you haven't seen it, check it out. This documentary covers most of the Cannon films. A must watch for every Cannon nerd.
I used to buy lots of Kung Fu movies on DVD and some of them added in Ninja Theater and had Sho Kasugi teaching real ninja martial arts techniques. It was super cool!
Sho Kosugi was great in ninja assassin
Rain was also great!
He was really evil in that movie. It didnt seem like acting to me
I grow up with this movies, I could watch them over and over and never get tired of, Sho Kosugui was my hero. Make order bunch ninja gear frm black belt magazine that took forever to get on the mail cause there was no internet so I had to send a check or money order by mail and just wait patiently to get my stuff back one day, tracking numbers were unheard back then.
Sho Kosugi seemed like he was always a cult classic underground type star, not everyone knew about him. I always hoped back in the early 90's that he would've been in a movie with Steven Seagal. Of course there was his several Ninja films, There was actually this campy sort of movie called Aloha Summer I was watching and I saw Sho Kosugi was in that as well, he played this Japanese guy's strict father and they had a cool little Kendo Stick match. Anyway, I remember little things like that and Sho was an awesome villain at the end of Blind Fury of course. Sho Kosugi definitely is skilled with a Katana. Legendary Martial Artist. 🙏🥋
1 of me favorite movies.
I was a big Kosugi fan in the 80-'s.
I hope Kane does well & becomes bigger/ more popular in movies.
Sho was the man.
😂
Sho kosugi is as much a real true Martial artist that can really kick butt. As much as an actor. He's been inn films since 1974.
Thanks for bringing Mr. Lambert again. Its like a mini-masterclass in action-filmmaking. Good stuff, keep up your good work.
I loved a lot of those old ninja movies they were pretty awesome and this video was really cool recapping on them and I definitely look forward to the next
Thanks for the video. Very educational. That Menaham Golan never stopped working, that guy was a working frantic factory. Those Canon films did not have the super budget of 20th Century fox or WB, but they sure created allot classics, and hilarious classics eg Death Wish 3..
Looking back and being a Martial Arts as well, the masked Ninja seems a little better at the fight scenes - balance, technique, strength.... Lambert was Very good.
I have always wanted to see Revenge of The Ninja ... Have already seen the first one several times... But last time I checked, Revenge Of The Ninja is now a collectors item in my country! Hard to find (but I will). I have seen that final fight on youtube many times, its fantastic! Dynamic, creative ... But also the pure blue sky backdrop whilst they fight on the roof of that building ... Its all greatly composed. When I found out from previous videos that Lambert was the bad ninja in that scene, I knew he was the real deal and should be listened to. One of my favorite fights in the great history of American martial arts films.
U know what’s crazy even though Steve lambert was the stunt coordinator for revenge of the movie his name should on the begging of the credits because he was involved in this movie playing the bad ninja 🥷 Arthur Robert’s was only in half of his scenes
Very interesting, and thanks for your contribution, I loved the way you treated the young boy it was absolutely amazing
Been a while since I seen your channel, but man! We really had a pretty unique childhood. These martial arts and action movies of that era, really nothing like comparable to it. It’s pretty cool to see this community here. I used to watch these movies until 5am when the local channel would sign off with the National Anthem, straight into the color bars and white noise.
Loving this and the interviews!
Franco Nero is the star of Enter The Ninja
Great interviews with the legend Mr Lambert. Thanks for sharing!
Can you ask Steve Lambert about the deleted scenes he did with Sho Kosugi from Ninja 3? Can he talk about what the backstory was behind them and why they were cut????
Same for revenge of the ninja 🥷 is still missing a lot of deleted scenes that’s on the trailer
Great job Viking Samurai!! This video is fascinating. Steven Lambert could teach a lot to some of the modern fighting and stunts coordinator. I love when he talks about the way they create the fighting scenes, it's like a master class in action films👏👏👍👍
One of my all time favorite ninja movie. Thanks brother for the memories ! 👍
Can you make a video where Lambert watches that fight with you and points out exactly the 50 times that was him in the fight scene? That would be epic!
I watch all your content. GREAT stuff. You are going to keep growing on here. Keep this up .
Here in Finland in the vhs-time Kosugi's movie Prey for death was named Revenge of the ninja 2.
Prey for death was a let down for me. The music really didnt fit for that film. The soundtrack for R.O.T.N. really set a compelling feel for the movie. I remember Those 3 Films after Ninja 3 had these James Bond kind of intro's. It just did not work for me.
Great Video with great facts of RotN with the great Steven Lambert. But some things from what i heared/read or saw by myself... i need to say i watched the movie 1000 times. The fights between Sho and the Ninja were mostly with Mr. Alan Amiel like they did in other Movies like Pray for Death and Ninja 3 The Domination . SL was the man for the Stunts and AA for the fights. As i read also that Kosugi-sensei fought bis Student Eddie Tse in the End fight mostly . The fact that Kosugi-sensei doubled a lot of other Ninjas in his movies I ckearly visible cause of his movements and his height like in the rooftop scene you can see it is Kosugi-sensei himself chasing his Son . He did also the Scene with Hatcher in the end and the scene where he was to opened the Door when he got caught by one of Caifanos Guys . Big Credit for Mr. SL no doubt i am very happy he was part of this Ninja Era .
Revenge of the Ninja was one of the first 3 VHS we ever had-the others were New Jack City and Conan the Destroyer. I mastered all the Ninja sword(katana) moves of Sho's Ninja and Silver-faced Ninja. Ninja3 was more popular in Nigeria than Revenge.
Your channel is the best, bringing back my teen memories. I hope you can do one about James Ryan. I remember watching his "Kill or be Kill" & "Kill and Kill Again". Asking my mom for money to go see the movie on my own with my friends.
great stuff man, keep em coming !
Great video as always. Please bring back the V-necks tees bro 🙏 lol.
Great vid as usual
I'm 51 nowadays and got to see this in theaters back then. (:
I enjoyed all three Ninja movies and I have them all on DVD of course Revenge of the Ninja is my favorite of the three movies
I showed my nephew 3 Ninjas a few years ago, and he said it was one of the best movie he watched! Imagine that!
Glad to see Mr Lambert again in the channel!
Awesome episode!!!
I used to watch this movie on a daily basis back in the summer of 1985. I remember sewing up the eye holes on my brother's make shift ninja mask/ balaclava!!😂
Awesome content thankyou!
Looking forward to the next vid
Revenge of the Ninja is arguably the best ninja movie of all time.
Great video! I love this movie! To hear fSteven Lambert talk about making this film was great! I had posters of Sho Kosugi on my wall as a kid and in fact, I just posted the movie poster art from this film on my twitter. Funny timing. I'm definitely going to get the blu-ray, thanks for posting the link!
Hopefully they release revenge of the ninja 🥷 again as a collectors edition with new interviews with all the Cast Shô kosugy Kane kosugy Ashley ferrare and Arthur Robert’s and keep the Sam firstenberg and Steven lambert commentary and even upgrade the movie to 4.k remaster
👍thumbs up. Great content.
Sho Kosugi, the Bruce Lee of Ninja movies.
Depending on how you define staring, technically he was the star of the ninja 3. He actually had the starring role in the cast and was the featured hero.
Great vids the interviews on your channel are very high quality also do you think you could get Ramsey on here I know not everyone is the biggest fan of him but I think everyone has something to contribute also Steven lambert and AJ are some of my favorite guests 😁👌
"Only a ninja can stop a ninja"
Cant wait part 2 ❤
Awesome video
Huge effort behind every good action mouvie...
it seems to me it is because it was Sho's 3rd movie in a row with cannon
Yo I remember this dude from ninja 3: domination!
Fire movie!
I already bought the book. I'm on the section where Steven Lambert is speaking on Bette Midler
Never have seen Revenge of the Ninja. Gotta check it out.
Revenge of the Ninja.............I've been a fan of Sho Kosugi ever since then
Nice. Goodbadflicks just released a video on Revenge of the Ninja a few days ago.
Interesting... I'll have to check that out!
Revenge of the ninja is my favortie ninja film of all time American ninja up there too with Michael Dudikoff I would watch revenge of the ninja all the time I always loves the scence where show takes the necklace stands up and puts his shifts his swords and puts his mask on with that music it was just epic my dad had recorded it on a tape along with Big Boss with Bruce leee and Return of the dragon too. Man I wore that tape out over and over those 3 movies lol good times good times memories keep the videos coming on these old movies V
Canon pics.., and carolco, where the greatest movie making companies, who truly were the legend creating power houses. Wich the world and action fans, are still remembering
The best ninja film, not debatable
Need to do one on the last dragon. Everyone wants to know whats going on with Bruce leeroy
Great video....you're back on track after all that MJW fluff
There's more MJW coming lol... not Doucette stuff though.
Great opening scene 👏
Revenge of The Ninja, The Hunted and Ninja Assassin are the top 3 Ninja Movies for me...
Finally !!!! ROTN, the best Ninja movie ever made period
Question: Was Sho Kosugi's voice dubbed in Pray for Death, Black Eagle and Ninja Assassin? I had no idea his voice was dubbed in this movie. Ninja Assassin, great movie, it is on Netflix. Also, about Sho's sons, They are both in Pray for Death and I think Shane gets killed in that movie as well.
The wife dies.. the son lives, I believe!
Watch the interview Scott Adkins did with Kane on his own RUclips channel. They discuss the fight scene they did together in the movie “Ninja 2”and lots of other stuff. Kane also talks a bit about his life etc. Very interesting. By the way, you have a very cool channel 👍🤘
Watching this video has made me realise how much the opening of the new Mortal Kombat movie rips-off the opening of Revenge of the Ninja.
That's true!
What's up with the video framerate at the beginning of this video, where Haley Joel Osment speaks to the camera? It's so choppy. Once he speaks with Steven Lambert, the zoom video framerate is completely fine.
The best guest you've had and a good book 👌👌 Steve is not a complete weirdo like the endless Walter Mitties that seem to frequent these channels 😂
Steven Lambert is a treasure! Cannon was the 80s, simple as that. Their Ninja movies were and are the best! In fact, I just uploaded a tribute video to the American Ninja series on my channel and I'd be honored if you'd check it out if you like that kind of stuff.
The first two American Ninja were entertaining.
Don't forget Rage of Honor. Sho is legendary.
any chance you can convince Steven Lambert to start his OWN RUclips channel. I really love the History and knowledge he shares with us?!
You should follow him on Facebook, he posts a ton there. I can mention the RUclips channel to him, as that'd be a good idea for him. Huge time commitment though!
@@VikingSamurai FB sucks!
@@VikingSamurai Thanks, i did not know he had a Facebook, just subscribed. I know it might be a bit commitment making videos, just want the honest truthful telling of certain events, not second hand stories from people who never lived his life
Sho Kosugi like he says is a real Ninja but that Movie is not taking for serious
Hello, Viking Samurai. When I was a kid, I watched alot of material, in relation to ninjas. They're really cool, the Martial Art is very impressive, with an intresting history. Always fun to talk about ninjas.
TERRANCE OUT
There was a real life neighborhood ninja where I was growing up and a story I shared in a live discussion, check it out when you get a chance ruclips.net/video/CzCfHKz-pNc/видео.html
About that opening scene in Revenge. Is it possible that scene was filmed last but not a reshoot? It's not uncommon for films to be shot out of order during principal photography.
As a side note: I'm surprised Lambert uses the tall tale of Steven Spielberg trespassing on Universal studios in his teen years as a comparison to Golan-Globus. Spielberg was exaggerating his story into an urban legend.
Insert applause at @7:55
Where the hell can I find this movie?
Speaking of blu rays and dvds 📀 Double impact with the original movie cover is becoming harder and harder to find so get them while you still can
If you google jean claude van damme there is the clip of the original shootout of hard target I told you about hope you check it out there is more but the video is 10min long
I was reading that Sho Kosugi isn't a true Ninja i truly hope that isn't true,
He is skillful but not a ninja.
Dude, you watch a lot of Seinfeld to always put those clips in fitting into what is being talked about...
I just know that show so well, a lot of the clips I find just work too good to Not use them lol
Too funny.
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