White Phantom (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1987, White Phantom is an action film directed by Dusty Nelson, running about 89 minutes. “The New American Hero” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of camouflaged ninjas stealing a small case of plutonium from a transport vehicle in broad daylight in California. Back in his office in Sanzhi, Taiwan, The Colonel (Bo Svenson) receives word of the heist and the top suspect is the Sakura family. Selected for the job of locating this stolen nuke material is Mai Lin (Page Leong), an informant/dancer. Willi (Jay Roberts, Jr.), a drunken American playboy who is prone to playing the harmonica teams up with Mai Lin. Willi also just happens to be a white ninja.
Who’s in it. White Phantom stars Jay Roberts Jr. as Willi, Bo Svenson as The Colonel, Page Leong as Mai Lin and Kathy McClure as Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, White Phantom has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch White Phantom page.
If you liked it. Fans of White Phantom 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 White Phantom (1987)?
- In US, White Phantom is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is White Phantom worth watching?
- White Phantom holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in White Phantom?
- White Phantom stars Jay Roberts Jr., Bo Svenson, Page Leong, Kathy McClure and Jimmy Lee.
- When was White Phantom released?
- White Phantom was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.