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3 Ninjas Knuckle Up

- Tum Tum, Colt and Rocky are back for all new non-stop Ninja action!

Rocky, Colt and TumTum must battle an evil wealthy toxic waste dumper in order to save a local Indian tribe and their friend Joe. The 3 Ninjas must help find Joe's father and find a secret disk that contains evidence that could stop the toxic landfill that is destroying the Indian community. However the town is owned by the rich man and he controls the police and even the mayor. They must fight a motorcycle gang and renegade cowboys in this non-stop ninja adventure.

Release Date : 1995-04-07

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : TriStar Pictures

Production Country : United States of America

Alternative Titles : 3 Ninjas III: Knuckle Up

Cast

Character Name : Grandpa

Original Name : Victor Wong

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jack

Original Name : Charles Napier

Gender : Male

Character Name : Rocky

Original Name : Michael Treanor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Colt

Original Name : Max Elliott Slade

Gender : Male

Character Name : Tum Tum

Original Name : Chad Power

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jo

Original Name : Crystle Lightning

Gender : Female

Character Name : J.J.

Original Name : Patrick Kilpatrick

Gender : Male

Character Name : Charlie

Original Name : Don Shanks

Gender : Male

Character Name : Lee

Original Name : Sheldon Peters Wolfchild

Gender : Male

Character Name : Chief Roundcreek

Original Name : Nick Ramus

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jimmy

Original Name : Donal Logue

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Mayor

Original Name : Vincent Schiavelli

Gender : Male

Character Name : Jo's Mother

Original Name : Selina Jayne

Gender : Female

Character Name : Theresa

Original Name : Kait Lyn Mathews

Gender : Male

Character Name : Sheriff

Original Name : Don Stark

Gender : Male

Character Name : EPA Man

Original Name : Dennis Holahan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Truck Driver

Original Name : Michael Hungerford

Gender : Male

Character Name : Reporter

Original Name : Cathy Perry

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kid #1

Original Name : Wayne Collins Jr.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kid #2

Original Name : Janie Melissa Gunderson

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kid #3

Original Name : Danuel Pipoly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Kid #4

Original Name : Amanda Nicole Power

Gender : Male

Character Name : Pizza Parlor Girl

Original Name : Erin Treanor

Gender : Male

Character Name : Biker #1

Original Name : Gary Epper

Gender : Male

Character Name : Biker #2

Original Name : Eric Mansker

Gender : Male

Character Name : Town Man

Original Name : Ted Pitsis

Gender : Male

Character Name : Indian #1

Original Name : Stuart Proud Eagle Grant

Gender : Male

Character Name : Indian #2

Original Name : Jeff Cadiente

Gender : Male

Character Name : Thug Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited)

Original Name : Thomas Rosales Jr.

Gender : Male

Character Name : Red-Haired Waste Plant Worker Punching Rocky (uncredited)

Original Name : Gene LeBell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Cowboy Thug Fighting Grandpa at Indian Ceremony (uncredited)

Original Name : Rick Avery

Gender : Male

Reviews

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2024-09-03

Let's delve into the rise and fall of the three ninjas franchise. Initially, the original “3 Ninjas” stands out as a remarkable film, even though it may not have received the same critical acclaim as others. It exudes a fun 90s vibe that resonates with many viewers. The characters Rocky, Colt, and Tumtum are engaging, especially in their martial arts pursuits under the guidance of their grandfather, Tanaka. While the film lacks in-depth martial arts training, it still retains a nostalgic charm that endears it to audiences, making it a cult classic worth revisiting. The sequel, while decent, faced challenges with the recasting of Rocky and Tumtum, disrupting the continuity of the original cast. Despite this, the replacements manage to maintain the film's fun and entertaining essence, although it falls short of its predecessor. The lack of martial arts development persists, but the presence of the grandfather adds continuity to the franchise. The third installment attempted to reunite the original cast for a nostalgic touch, yet the decision to recast once again puzzled viewers. While incorporating Indian culture and indigenous heroes, the film comes across as cheesy and lacks re-watch value, except for the reunion of the original cast members, notably the grandfather. The franchise's downfall came with the fourth film, a disastrous attempt featuring Hulk Hogan and a Pamela Anderson look-alike in a money-grabbing amusement park takeover plot. The casting of Tumtum was particularly egregious, leading to a lackluster performance. Rocky and Colt were relegated to side characters, detracting from the essence of the three ninjas. The film's shift towards a villain-centric narrative fighting the FBI was seen as the franchise's lowest point, contributing to its eventual demise and disappearance from the spotlight.