AMERICAN NINJA Best Lines (1985)br br PLOT: In the torrid heart of the Philippine jungle, a humble US Army private suddenly develops legendary skills and stealth. Believing he is the possessor of ancient martial artistry, he takes on the fearsome Black Ninja in a final duel.br Release date: August 30, 1985 (USA)br Director: Sam Firstenbergbr br CAST: Michael Dudikoff as Private Joe Armstrongbr Steve James as Corporal Curtis Jacksonbr Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickockbr Guich Koock as Colonel William T.