Beverly Hills Ninja
He puts the Mortal back in Kombat.
Genres
Overview
Haru, an orphaned American who washes ashore in Japan and is mistaken for the great White Ninja of legend. Raised among the finest Ninjas, Haru grows strong and big - very big. With the grace of all Three Stooges rolled into one body, Haru is an embarrassment to his clan. But when a beautiful blonde pleads for his help, Haru is given one dangerous, disastrously funny chance to prove himself.
Details
Budget
$18000000
Revenue
$31480022
Runtime
88 min
Release Date
1997-01-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
786
Vote Average
5.644
Chris Farley
Haru
Nicollette Sheridan
Allison Page / Sally Jones
Robin Shou
Gobei
Nathaniel Parker
Martin Tanley
Chris Rock
Joey
Soon-Tek Oh
Sensei
Keith Cooke
Nobu
François Chau
Izumo
Dale Ishimoto
Old Japanese Man
Daming Chen
Head Kobudosai
Burt Bulos
Mr. Ozaru
Tom Bailey
Billy's Dad
Jason Tobin
Busboy
Richard Kline
Driver
Curtis Blanck
Billy
Kevin Farley
Policeman
John Farley
Policeman
Nathan Jung
Fisherman
Will Sasso
Chet Walters (uncredited)
Anna Mathias
Female Traveler
Gerry Del Sol
Porter
Cynthia Allison
Reporter
Francesca Cappucci
Reporter
Hideo Kimura
Security Person
Saachiko
Woman
James Laing
Guard
Robbie Thibaut Jr.
Grandson at Hotel
Michael Cardenas
Patron at Hop Louie's
Brett Golov
Club Patron
Joe Decker
Club Patron
Charles Dugan
Man with Shoes
Jason Davis
Young Haru
Alexandra Stabler
Girl on Rodeo Drive
Nicolas Stabler
Boy on Rodeo Drive
Tania L. Pearson
Dancer
Lisa C. Boltauzer
Dancer
Nancy Howard
Dancer
Conrad Goode
Bouncer
Brian Hayes Currie
Bouncer
Caesar Luisi
Bouncer
Rick Miller
Motorcycle Rider
Eric C. Charmelo
Guy at Plant
Sarah Pierse
Poodle Lady
Patrick Breen
Desk Manager (uncredited)
Susan A. Burig
Shrimp Lady (uncredited)
Billy Connolly
Japanese Antique Shop Proprietor (uncredited)
Jenny Inge Devaney
Waitress (uncredited)
Johnny Kim
Student Ninja (uncredited)
Justin Mercado
Karate Kid (uncredited)
Ryan Ryusaki
Karate Kid (uncredited)
Steve Terada
Martial Artist (uncredited)
Oliver Theess
Student Ninja (uncredited)
Doug Tochioka
Orange Ninja (uncredited)
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