Master Ninja II

"The Master Is Here! He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you. His student is the supreme heartthrob. His eyes can melt you."

1984 1h 30m EN

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★7.2TMDB · 6

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Synopsis

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Lee Van Cleef and Timoty Van Patten are back in this "sequel" to their last "movie" about a ninja and his apprentice battling evil wherever they go. In reality, it's two episodes of failed TV show 'The Master' repackaged as a movie. Also featured in an episode of Mystery Science Theater 3000.

“The Master Is Here! He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you. His student is the supreme heartthrob. His eyes can melt you.”

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Cast

Lee Van Cleef
John Peter McAllister
Tim Van Patten
Max Keller
Sho Kosugi
Okasa
Crystal Bernard
Carrie Brown
George Lazenby
Mallory
David McCallum
Castile
Ted White
Brawler
Jennifer Runyon
Alicia Clayton

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Sidney Hayers
Writers: Michael Sloan, Susan Woollen
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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42 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "The Master Ninja Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Sidney Hayers, shot by Frank Beascoechea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Les Hooper. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Artie Mandelberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Lee Van Cleef and Tim Van Patten and Sho Kosugi carry the top of the cast.

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The take

Sidney Hayers directs. Frank Beascoechea behind the camera. Les Hooper scores. Artie Mandelberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
242 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "The Master Ninja Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Sidney Hayers, shot by Frank Beascoechea. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Les Hooper. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Artie Mandelberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Lee Van Cleef and Tim Van Patten and Sho Kosugi carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "The Master Is Here! He's the supreme warrior. Even his eyes can kill you. His student is the supreme heartthrob. His eyes can melt you.".
10Only 6 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.