Lethal Ninja is an action-packed drama that was released in 1992. This movie is about a brave American ninja, whose wife is taken hostage by a vile Nazi chemist on an Asian island, who then bands together with an African-American ninja to save her. The movie features Ross Kettle as Joe Ford, Norman Coombes as Kray, and David Webb as Pete Brannigan, with other interesting facts to learn about the movie and its backstage life.
Where it Filmed?
This gripping movie was filmed at multiple locations. A good chunk of its scenes were shot in the exotic African country, South Africa. The vibrant city of Los Angeles, California in the United States served as another primary location for the movie’s vivid action sequences. More specifically, certain parts of Los Angeles County, the bustling Chinatown, and the picturesque Mei Ling Way in Chinatown provided a diverse and colorful backdrop for the film. The production, however, does not elaborate on specific filming dates.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Ross Kettle | Joe Ford |
| Norman Coombes | Kray |
| David Webb | Pete Brannigan |
| Karyn Hill | Dominique Ford |
| Kimberleigh Stark | Farida |
| Frank Notaro | Omar Osman |
| Ken Gampu | Ndumo |
| Len Sparrowhawk | Dr. Johannsen |
| Douglas Bristow | Mac |
| David Phetoe | African President |
| Paul Flanders | Kray’s Bodyguard 1 |
| Neville Strydom | Omar’s Bodyguard 1 |
| Ricky Wainstein | Omar’s Bodyguard 2 |
| Ernest Hlabana | Customs Man |
| John Ferreira | Hotel Manager |
| Julie Hartley | Dancer |
| Adrienne Apter | Dancer |
Trivia and Facts
- Lethal Ninja’s action sequences are choreographed with astounding precision, which has garnered it significant praise from the viewers.
- The movie has been directed by Yossi Wein and written by Chris Dresser.
- Its star cast features notable actors such as Ross Kettle, Norman Coombes, and David Webb.
- Regardless of its dark theme, the movie’s varied filming locations like South Africa and Los Angeles County, add a sense of worldly grandeur to its overall appeal.
- While it has its moments of intense action, the movie does not shy away from exploring deep emotional themes such as love and sacrifice.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: South Africa
- Latitude: -30.559482
- Longitude: 22.937506
- Place ID: ChIJURLu2YmmNBwRoOikHwxjXeg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: South Africa
- Timezone: Africa/Johannesburg
- Location Name: Los Angeles County, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.3871821
- Longitude: -118.1122679
- Place ID: ChIJMc1kAdMq3YARKjm9z9YofYM
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles County, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0616322
- Longitude: -118.2363171
- Place ID: ChIJjTEM9VnGwoARriA4nQq4_-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Chinatown, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Mei Ling Way, Chinatown, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0652823
- Longitude: -118.2379058
- Place ID: ChIJAabKdVnGwoARU8tLcfG6HrA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mei Ling Wy, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
