Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

Theater date: 2013-12-27

Blu-ray release date: N/A

Rated: N/A

6.66 (IMDB)

Genre: ActionCrimeThriller

Language: en

Status: Released

Length: 1h 35min

Languages:

English
日本語

Description:

Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American stealthily tracks the killer from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon with the help of a wise and crafty sensei. His only clues: a series of victims whose necks bear the distinctive mark of strangulation by barbed wire. Fighting to avenge as well as to survive, Casey must sharpen his razor-like responses and take his battle skills to the next level, even using deep meditation to fake his own death. His target: the sinister drug lord Goro, who is flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory. To prepare for his ultimate confrontation, Casey must finally become an invisible warrior worthy of the name Ninja. But just when his prey is cornered, an unexpected twist shows Casey that his battle is only beginning: he truly can trust no one.

Top Cast >

Scott Adkins

As Casey

Kane Kosugi

As Nakabara

Mika Hijii

As Namiko

Shun Sugata

As Goro

Vithaya Pansringarm

As General Sung

Mukesh Bhatt

As Mike

Tim Man

As Myat

Jawed Berni

As Lucas

Saichia Wongwirot

As Suu

Shogo Tanikawa

As Assistant Instructor

Futoshi Hashimoto

As Toji

Charlie Ruedpokanon

As Thug #1

Kazu Patrick Tang

As Thug #2

Yasuhiko Miyauchi

As Shopkeeper

Surawut Sriratana

As SPDC Guard

Minn Tent Bo

As Proprietor

Komson Sroymora

As Soldier #1

Ainoy Halsackda

As Main Tough

Yuhkoh Matsuguchi

As Hulking Man

Takahisa Ishiko

As Osaka Detective

David Bueno

As Compound Guard #1

Nopparat Thongridsuk

As Compound Guard #2

Hiroyuki Kobayashi

As Messenger

Takato Kitamoto

As Hiroshi

Pim Bubear

As Karate Fighter

Crystal Waka

As Jewelry Store Worker

Kasem Poangkaew

As Fishmonger

Erika Nagamine

As Jewelry Clerk

Tawatwong Piyacysin

As Iron Man

Chatchawan Kamonsakpitak

As Lead Warrior

Weerayut Pornnawutthikul

As Soldier #2

Hiroko Yamagichi

As Waitress

Anthony Ryu

As Japanese Priest

Ron Smoorenburg

As Dojo Fighter (uncredited)

Tomio Araki

As Martial Arts Student (uncredited)

Markus Waldow

As Martial Arts Student (uncredited)

Top Crew >

Isaac Florentine

Director

Tim Man

Action Director, Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator

Brahim Achabbakhe

Martial Arts Choreographer, Stunt Coordinator

David N. White

Writer

Boaz Davidson

Producer

Frank DeMartini

Producer

Irit Raz

Editor

Kaprice Kea

Casting

Rakpan Thanadpojanamart

Production Design

Tom Waller

Producer

Preeyanan Suwannathada

Costume Design

Toey Jaruvaateekul

Art Direction

Ross W. Clarkson

Director of Photography

Yumi Takada

Casting

Logan Mader

Original Music Composer

Gerard K. Marino

Original Music Composer

Reviews:

MovieGuys (7/10)

Like a medium rare steak, with fries, coleslaw and an ice cold beer, Ninja Shadow of a Tear is simple but satisfying.

This martial arts action flick is reminiscent of 80's and 90's martial arts films. Its not trying to be clever. Instead, its fast paced, entertaining and fun.

Scott Atkins martial arts are top shelf and this flick gives him the opportunity to literally "let loose". Indeed, the cast, which includes the son of a famous 80's martial arts action star and extra's, all appear to have above average martial arts skills. This lends this film polish and flair, that shows in the final product. Fight scenes that dominate this film, are crisply choreographed, a little inventive and fast paced.

In summary, a great 80's,90's style martial arts action film, that's entertaining from beginning to end. Keep em coming....!

2023-07-08