The Definitive Watch Order & Chronological Timeline
Released: 1984 // Runtime: 91m // Rating: 6.7
The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. "Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "To catch a thief" (1984; directed by Gam Ming) with new Hong Kong footage.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 92m // Rating: 6.0
The hunt is on to gain the fabulous super-strength of ninja sorcery, after three top students of the Ninja Empire each steals one of the sections of the Golden Ninja Warrior statuette. On the case is interpol agent, Jaguar Wong, who must make sure that whoever re-unites the pieces uses the power for doing good not evil. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1984 Korean Film "스타페리의 不請客" (Uninvited Guest of The Star Ferry) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 92m // Rating: 4.9
Two brothers, Warren and David, try to defeat the evil forger who is making their lives a misery.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 92m // Rating: 3.9
The evil Black Ninja Clan tries to steal the Golden Ninja statue from Ninja Master Gordon. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1986 Taiwanese Film "三更半夜鬼鬧房" (Ghost Rapist/Demons Apartment) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 87m // Rating: 5.1
A couple camping in the woods is attacked by a trio of thugs and the wife is beaten and raped. A few months after the assault, she is hunting down the three (who happen to be diamond smugglers) by posing as a dealer looking to sell some stolen merchandise. Meanwhile, her Interpol agent husband is doing some tracking of his own in the hopes of bringing them to justice. As they make their plans, a group of ninjas is watching from afar, waiting to make their move. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1985 Korean Film "밤을 벗기는 독장미" (Poisonous Rose Stripping The Night) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 85m // Rating: 4.7
Set in Great Shanghai - two rival gangs, the Furious Fox and the Black Eagle are fighting to establish domination in the territory. Only one force can stop the never-ending killings... The Ninja Dragon! A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1982 Taiwanese Triad Film "黑圈套 " (Dark Trap) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 0m // Rating: 6.0
Gordon Anderson (CIA. Ninja. Ninja Hunter) must face his toughest challenge yet when King Ninja steals a top secret formula known as DAK10 that can activate the desire to kill... Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1983 Taiwanese Film "錯誤的腳步" (The Wrong Steps) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1986 // Runtime: 85m // Rating: 4.1
The Ninja empire is at stake as the supreme Ninja master and his disciple confront Ivan the Red, a power-hungry Ninja. When the police fail to help, the young disciple must reveal his amazing fighting ability to save his sister and avenge his mother's murder. The master must face Ivan the Red in a final gruelling duel to determine the fate of the Ninja Empire. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1984 Filipino film "Hatulan Si...Totoy Angustia " with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 89m // Rating: 5.6
"A hostile warrior just released from prison is hell bent on killing the missionary priest who put him behind bars. He is relentless in his pursuit of the good priest. Meanwhile, the priest teams up with another pure spirited Ninja while on a mission to capture the leader of a gang of thieves terrorizing the local area. This duo is determined to rid the northern continent of all evil Ninja Warriors. The fighting is ferocious as the priest is killed, causing his brother to enter the scene to avenge his death. Both the opposing forces do battle to the grueling end!" - VHS Back of the box description Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1974 Taiwanese film "大地龍種 " (Fury in Storm) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 90m // Rating: 6.9
"For the evil forces of THE BLACK NINJA EMPIRE there is no law of justice only corruption. A saviour, "THE PRINCE OF JUSTICE", is born to save and protect mankind from this wickedness and his chosen protector is the fearless Golden Ninja. The Empire in its quest to find the 'Prince', brutalize and murder innocent victims, before the Golden Ninja is confronted." - VHS Back of the box description Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese Film "賭命一條龍" (The Daredevil/Desperado) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 87m // Rating: 5.0
"Gordon (Richard Harrison), the great ninja master faces the most desperate challenge of his life when he and his intrepid ally David, must answer to ninja law and do battle with a brutal horde of evil ninjas in order to foil an assassination plot. Led by the depraved criminal mastermind Stuart, an army of sadistic purple ninjas em-barks on a bloody killing spree in a campaign to seize control of the entire nation. As part of his heinous scheme, Stuart plans to assassinate a senator and replace him with a figurehead who will establish a base of oper-ations for the seductive and deadly beauty known as "Miss Littleton". The tension mounts to the breaking point as Gordon and David put their lives on the line to end the reign of terror!" - VHS Back of the box description. A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1982 Thai film "จ้าวนรก" (Lord of Hell/Fire Chief) with new scenes with ninjas.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 85m // Rating: 4.5
"Raymond's father, the long-time leader of the Scorpions, plans on "retiring" and turning over the business to his young son an innocent newcomer to the crime business. The leaders of other gangs discover these plans and eliminate the leader of the Scorpions causing his son to flee for his life. Meanwhile, the turf is taken over by Dragon, the Big Boss, who plots to eliminate the other gang leaders-one by one. But Raymond must return to the village to avenge the death of his father and fight for control. Who will become the new leader of the village? A combination of action, adventure and intrigue to the brutal end!" - VHS Back of the box description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1986 Korean Film "오사까대부 " (Osaka Godfather/Big Brother In Osaka) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 87m // Rating: 6.0
"The Ninja Empire has its fierce laws, and those who dare to break them face death. This is the story of three rebels (Ivan the Red, Rodney, and Janet) who tried to break the code to which they had sworn sacred loyalty." - DVD Back of the Box Description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese film "媽！不要死在我背上！ " (Ma! Don't Die on My Back) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 85m // Rating: 3.9
A rivalry between the Golden Ninja Warriors and the Red Ninja Warriors. The Red Ninja Warriors want a Golden Ninja Statue that the Golden Ninjas Have, which is never seen by the audience. Then, the action moves to Hong Kong where we see a criminal organization running a prostitution racket, made up of kidnapped women, out of a hotel. An English dub of the 1985 Taiwanese film "霹靂女王蜂 " (Thunder Cat Woman) with an added opening credits sequence.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 89m // Rating: 6.0
"Gordon bids goodbye to his squad of army recruits, David, Kirk, Benny and Chester. They've became best friends and they leave with the promise to stay in touch. However, they all get involved in the gambling triad run by Raymond, Russel and Ringo. When Chester's mother is murdered and sister kidnapped, he seeks revenge. " - VHS Back of the box description. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1978 Thai film "ข้ามาจากเมืองนคร" (I am from Nakhon City) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1987 // Runtime: 90m // Rating: 3.9
When police officer Alvin loses both his star witness and his wife to drug kingpin (and ninja assassin) Rudolph, he vows to get revenge. Travelling to Hong Kong, hot on Rudolph's trail, he teams up with local investigators Gordon, Vivian and Jackie. Meanwhile, a young street punk named Edmund is hunting for the man who killed his father. Could they all possibly be searching for the same person? A Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1984 Taiwanese Film 女太保 (A Rouge Girl) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1988 // Runtime: 89m // Rating: 5.0
The Ninja world is set ablaze when the mystical "Spirit Sword" is stolen by the Black Ninja Cal, giving its possessor the ultimate power of destruction. When the leades of the five most powerful clans are murdered, the hunt to track down and retrieve the sword is on. A titanic battle begins between all six clans, demonstrating all the skills of the ancient techniques. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1981 Taiwanese Film "飛越補習班" (Kuo-Hao Crams for College) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1988 // Runtime: 92m // Rating: 2.0
"Cut-and-paste" transformation of Taiwanese movie "Tian Zhuang A Ge" (1983; directed by Chu Yen-Ping and Chao Chen-kuo\) with new Hong Kong footage. A ruthless gang of Ninja marauders, a kidnapped maiden and a young man seeking vengeance set the stage for "The Ninja Showdown." Warlord boss Jing and his evil band of Purple Ninjas are unstoppable highly trained assassins who ravage a peaceful town. But when the outlaw Ninjas abduct his girl, a wrathful Tony unleashes a furious assault with the help of Ninja Master Gordon. Together, these two men lay waste to Jing's army in a shattering battle to secure their honor and rescue the town from the clutches of a greedy and oppressive tyrant.
Released: 1988 // Runtime: 89m // Rating: 1.3
"In a struggle for supremacy, two childhood buddies are caught on opposite sides of a deadly gang war. Their capture and subsequent release by the police sparks off another confrontation between the notorious Red Ninjas and the Golden Ninja Empire" - Back of the box VHS Description Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1986 Taiwanese Film "還鄉 " (The Return) with new ninja scenes.
Released: 1988 // Runtime: 0m // Rating: 2.8
When the Purple Ninja Empire get their hands on a lost treasure map, the race is on to find the legendary Burmese treasure. Two warriors join forces to claim the riches, but treachery and deceit stand in their way. Hong Kong cut and paste edit of the 1985 Thai and Korean film "밀림의 대탈출/ขุมทองแม่น้ำแคว " (Great Escape From the Jungle) with new ninja scenes.
