Ninja Silent Assassin (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1987, Ninja Silent Assassin is an action film directed by Godfrey Ho, running about 90 minutes. “Tough...Violent...Deadly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When police officer Alvin loses both his star witness and his wife to drug kingpin (and ninja assassin) Rudolph, he vows to get revenge. Travelling to Hong Kong, hot on Rudolph's trail, he teams up with local investigators Gordon, Vivian and Jackie. Meanwhile, a young street punk named Edmund is hunting for the man who killed his father. Could they all possibly be searching for the same person?
Who’s in it. Ninja Silent Assassin stars Richard Harrison as Ninja Master Gordon, Stuart Smith as Rudolph, Alphonse Beni as Alvin and Grant Temple as Norman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Ninja Silent Assassin has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ninja Silent Assassin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ninja Silent Assassin tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ninja Silent Assassin (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ninja Silent Assassin change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ninja Silent Assassin worth watching?
- Ninja Silent Assassin holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ninja Silent Assassin?
- Ninja Silent Assassin stars Richard Harrison, Stuart Smith, Alphonse Beni, Grant Temple and Paulo Tocha.
- When was Ninja Silent Assassin released?
- Ninja Silent Assassin was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.