Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 2013
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SplatFight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American stealthily tracks the killer from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon with the help of a wise and crafty sensei. His only clues: a series of victims whose necks bear the distinctive mark of strangulation by barbed wire. Fighting to avenge as well as to survive, Casey must sharpen his razor-like responses and take his battle skills to the next level, even using deep meditation to fake his own death. His target: the sinister drug lord Goro, who is flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory. To prepare for his ultimate confrontation, Casey must finally become an invisible warrior worthy of the name Ninja. But just when his prey is cornered, an unexpected twist shows Casey that his battle is only beginning: he truly can trust no one.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Casey
as Nakabara
as Namiko
as Goro
as General Sung
as Mike
as Myat
as Lucas
as Suu
as Assistant Instructor
Director:
Writer:
David N. White
Stars:
Scott Adkins, Kane Kosugi, Mika Hijii, Shun Sugata, Vithaya Pansringarm, Mukesh Bhatt, Tim Man, Jawed Berni, Saichia Wongwirot, Shogo Tanikawa,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Thriller
Release Date:
2013 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
95 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Ninja: Shadow of a Tear
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
DNW
Cast
as Casey
as Nakabara
as Namiko
as Goro
as General Sung
as Mike
as Myat
as Lucas
as Suu
as Assistant Instructor
as Toji
as Thug #1
as Thug #2
as Shopkeeper
as SPDC Guard
as Proprietor
as Soldier #1
as Main Tough
as Hulking Man
as Osaka Detective
as Compound Guard #1
as Compound Guard #2
as Messenger
as Hiroshi
as Karate Fighter
as Jewelry Store Worker
as Fishmonger
as Jewelry Clerk
as Iron Man
as Lead Warrior
as Soldier #2
as Waitress
as Japanese Priest
as Dojo Fighter (uncredited)
as Martial Arts Student (uncredited)
as Martial Arts Student (uncredited)
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