A common stereotype in western cinema. As opposed to Japanese ninja, an American one will perpetuate the general attitude toward far eastern culture with high-pitched screaming and ridiculously flashy moves, and should a plot require it, an intense one-on-one katana showdown in broad daylight. Will also wear a black bodysuit no matter what the lighting conditions or scenery are. Completely contradicts the entire point of the ninja in the first place, which is to assassinate in complete and total secrecy.
Bruce Lee comes to America, acts, and all of a sudden every Asian on the planet fights like him; thus was born the American Ninja.
by Stefan-sama November 16, 2010
B-list martial arts movie that spawned a late eighties series of cinema masterpieces about an American Ninja that has to do battle with evil forces. The sequel deals with an evil crime lord that's trying to create a horde of 'super ninjas' on a remote island, until Michael Dudikoff, the chief protagonist turns up to kick some ass in highly filmic, premeditated fashion. Also stars Carl Weathers AKA Action Jackson.
Michael Dudikoff is a b-movie actor and martial arts practitioner and has also appeared in a number of television commercials.
Michael Dudikoff is a b-movie actor and martial arts practitioner and has also appeared in a number of television commercials.
by Golm June 9, 2012