This is about the 1995 film “3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up” directed by Shin Sang-ok and written by Alex S. Kim. The movie features actors Victor Wong, Charles Napier, and Michael Treanor in main roles. In the sections below, we’ll explore where the film was shot, the filming dates, and some fascinating facts about it.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “3 Ninjas: Knuckle Up” took place at various locations in California, USA. These include Topanga Canyon, Fillmore, and the Veluzat Motion Picture Ranch in Santa Clarita. Another location was 320 Centra Avenue, Fillmore, California. The film’s shooting began on June 29, 1992.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Victor Wong | Grandpa |
| Charles Napier | Jack |
| Michael Treanor | Rocky |
| Chad Power | Tum Tum |
| Crystle Lightning | Jo |
| Patrick Kilpatrick | J.J. |
| Sheldon Peters Wolfchild | Lee |
| Donal Logue | Jimmy |
| Vincent Schiavelli | The Mayor |
| Kait Lyn Mathews | Theresa |
| Don Stark | Sheriff |
| Dennis Holahan | EPA Man |
| Michael Hungerford | Truck Driver |
| Cathy Perry | Reporter |
| Janie Melissa Gunderson | Kid #2 |
| Danuel Pipoly | Kid #3 |
| Amanda Nicole Power | Kid #4 |
| Erin Treanor | Pizza Parlor Girl |
| Gary Epper | Biker #1 |
| Eric Mansker | Biker #2 |
| Ted Pitsis | Town Man |
| Jeff Cadiente | Indian #2 |
| Phil Adams | Biker Smashed Over Head With Bottle (uncredited) |
| John Alden | Biker with Blue Bandana Outside Cantina (uncredited) |
| Brian Avery | Waste Plant Worker (uncredited) |
| Rick Avery | Cowboy Thug Kicked By Rocky at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Brad Billington | Karate Biker Fighting Colt on Balcony (uncredited) |
| Jeff Bornstein | Tandem Biker with Beard (uncredited) |
| Dan Bradley | Big Blonde Thug at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| John Branagan | Biker Hit On Head With Pipe (uncredited) |
| Hunter Brown | Waste Plant Worker / Thug at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Kurt Bryant | Jukebox Biker (uncredited) |
| Bobby Burns | Biker with Yellow Helmet Thrown Off By Car (uncredited) |
| David Cadiente | Indian on Truck (uncredited) |
| Keith Campbell | Thug Pepper Sprayed In Eyes at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Michael Cassidy | Biker With Bucket On Head (uncredited) |
| Richard Cetrone | Thug at Pizza Parlor and Court House (uncredited) |
| Doc D. Charbonneau | Biker Thrown Off By Car (uncredited) |
| Eugene Collier | Black Thug at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Monty Cox | Thug Fighting Rocky at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Phil Culotta | Biker Fighting Colt Under Awning (uncredited) |
| Mark A. Cuttin | Tango Biker with Bandana (uncredited) |
| Brian Davis | Black Biker with Bandana (uncredited) |
| Richard Epper | Biker Flipping After Being Kicked By Colt (uncredited) |
| Bill Erickson | Court House Officer (uncredited) |
| Dane Farwell | Waste Plant Worker with Long Hair and Beard Chasing Colt (uncredited) |
| Andy Gill | Court House Officer (uncredited) |
| Jack Gill | Biker at Window (uncredited) |
| Al Goto | Indian on Truck (uncredited) |
| Michael Haynes | Thug Kicked Off Truck By Colt at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Jim Holley | Biker Covered By Fallen Awning (uncredited) |
| Keii Johnston | Biker Swinging Club at Colt Under Awning (uncredited) |
| Al Jones | Thug Swinging Gun At Rocky at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Brett A. Jones | Thug at Indian Rally and Pizza Parlor and Indian Ceremony and Court House / Waste Plant Worker (uncredited) |
| Clint Jones | Tango Biker with Headband (uncredited) |
| Melvin Jones | Big Black Waste Plant Worker (uncredited) |
| Tod Keller | Biker Lying Under Awning (uncredited) |
| Randy Lamb | Biker In Pig Pen (uncredited) |
| Gene LeBell | Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited) |
| Fritz Lieber | Big Dark-Haired Biker with Mustache and Sunglasses Bumped Into By Tum-Tum (uncredited) |
| Clint Lilley | Thug Holding Chief Roundcreek at Gunpoint (uncredited) |
| Gary Littlejohn | Waste Plant Worker (uncredited) |
| Ray Lykins | Court House Officer (uncredited) |
| Scott MacDonald | Eddy (uncredited) |
| Jack Martin | Biker Hit On Head With Umbrella (uncredited) |
| Buck McDancer | Waste Plant Worker with Mustache Chasing Rocky (uncredited) |
| Dwayne McGee | Waste Plant Worker / Thug at Indian Ceremony and Court House (uncredited) |
| Bill McIntosh | Thug Holding Charlie at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Cole S. McKay | Biker on Ladder (uncredited) |
| Eric M. Miller | Dark-Haired Tango Biker with Mustache (uncredited) |
| Brad Orrison | Tandem Biker Batting Car (uncredited) |
| Mark Orrison | Waste Plant Guard (uncredited) |
| Robert Pfeiffer | Blonde Tango Biker with Mustache (uncredited) |
| Chuck Picerni Jr. | Clotheslined Biker (uncredited) |
| Denney Pierce | Waste Plant Worker / Thug at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Rex Pierson | Blonde Biker with Beard Kicked Against Table and Vase (uncredited) |
| Don Pulford | Officer at Indian Rally (uncredited) |
| Michael Ragsdale | Big Hairy Biker (uncredited) |
| Spiro Razatos | Biker with Blue Helmet Under Awning (uncredited) |
| Mario Roberts | Thug Twinked By Colt at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Robby Robinson | Court House Officer (uncredited) |
| Pat Romano | Tango Biker with Sock Hat (uncredited) |
| Thomas Rosales Jr. | Thug Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Paul Sherrod | Biker Riding Into Building (uncredited) |
| Jan Michael Shultz | Thug with Mustache Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Brian Smrz | Thug Catching Cactus at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Erik Stabenau | Thug Kicked Off Truck By Colt and Flipped By Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited) |
| Adam Treanor | Kid at Pizza Parlor (uncredited) |
| Tierre Turner | Biker Smashing Bottle Over Head (uncredited) |
| Patricia Van Ingen | Indian Grandmother (uncredited) |
| Steve Vandeman | Biker Riding Over Car and Jumping Over Truck (uncredited) |
| William Washington | Black Waste Plant Worker with Mustache (uncredited) |
| Tim Werner | Thug at Court House (uncredited) |
| Merritt Yohnka | Biker Thrown Off and Crashing Through Door (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The three main characters in the movie, Rocky, Colt, and Tum Tum, embark on an adventure that appealed to many viewers.
- The movie, despite being an action-comedy, has a PG-13 rating and runs for 1h 25min.
- It was officially released in the United States on April 7, 1995.
- Apart from the main actors, the cast also includes Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power, Crystle Lightning, Patrick Kilpatrick, and Don Shanks among others.
- The movie earned two award nominations, reflecting its recognition in the industry.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Topanga Canyon, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0919452
- Longitude: -118.6021321
- Place ID: ChIJ4d7gcdyhwoARTf9E9wDtgdU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Topanga, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Fillmore, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3991639
- Longitude: -118.918154
- Place ID: ChIJ4Y_AB3vJ6YARa3-hHmvlV5o
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Fillmore, CA 93015, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: 320 Centra Avenue, Fillmore, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3994075
- Longitude: -118.913247
- Place ID: ChIJM-UDFE7M6YARePOApkEpAL4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 320 Central Ave, Fillmore, CA 93015, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
