Question 1

What behind-the-scenes tension affected how the two American Ninjas worked together in the film?

Accepted Answer

David Bradley wanted his and Michael Dudikoff's characters to work in tandem, but Dudikoff insisted his character save the day alone and be shown as the superior fighter.

Question 2

What accident occurred during a fight scene between Kely McClung and Michael Dudikoff?

Accepted Answer

McClung threw an unexpected spin kick at Dudikoff, then diverted it to avoid injury, damaging an expensive camera instead. The filmmakers thanked him with a steak dinner.

Question 3

How did Kely McClung pull double duty as both villain and victim in the opening scene?

Accepted Answer

McClung played the masked lead antagonist SuperNinja and also cameoed as the first Delta force member killed by ninjas in the opening scene.

Question 4

What unusual role did Kely McClung play during the junkyard fight scene?

Accepted Answer

McClung doubled many actors in fight scenes, including the junkyard fight, sometimes alternating between doubling each fighter in one-on-one confrontations.

Question 5

What pre-acting connection did David Bradley reveal about himself and Michael Dudikoff?

Accepted Answer

Bradley said they knew each other before becoming actors when both worked out at one of Bruce Jenner's gyms in California, though they barely interacted in this film.

Question 6

What behind-the-scenes tension affected how the two American Ninjas worked together in the film?

Accepted Answer

David Bradley wanted his and Michael Dudikoff's characters to work in tandem, but Dudikoff insisted his character save the day alone and be shown as the superior fighter.

Question 7

How did Kely McClung prevent injuring Michael Dudikoff during a fight scene, and what was the consequence?

Accepted Answer

McClung redirected a spin kick to avoid hitting Dudikoff, damaging an expensive camera instead. The filmmakers thanked him with a steak dinner.

Question 8

What dual role did Kely McClung play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Kely McClung played the masked lead antagonist SuperNinja and also cameoed as the first Delta force member killed in the opening scene.

Question 9

How did Kely McClung contribute to fight scenes beyond his acting role?

Accepted Answer

He doubled many actors during fights, including in the junkyard scene, and sometimes alternated between doubling both parties in one-on-one fights.

Question 10

What previous connection did David Bradley and Michael Dudikoff have before becoming actors?

Accepted Answer

They knew each other from years earlier when both worked out at one of Bruce Jenner's gyms in California.

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