AMERICAN NINJA Best Parts (1985) br br 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 Firstenberg br br CAST: Michael Dudikoff as Private Joe Armstrong br Steve James as Corporal Curtis Jackson br Judie Aronson as Patricia Hickock br Guich Koock as Colonel William T.