Pocket Ninjas
1994 film by Donald G. Jackson
Pocket Ninjas is a 1994 action film starring Robert Z'Dar, Richard Rabago, and Gary Daniels. Based on a screenplay by Mark Williams, the film was directed by Donald G. Jackson, David Huey and Dave Eddy.
Cast
Robert Z'Dar as Cobra Khan
Richard Rabago as "Spike"
Gary Daniels as The White Dragon
Sondi as Tanya
Brad Bufanda as Steve (credited as Bradley Joseph)
Joseph Valencia as Damien
Mel Novak as Mr. Kaufman
Rick Rabago as Cubby Khan (credited as Rick Rubago)
Lelagi Togisala as "Slag" (credited as Lelegi 'Butch' Togisla)
Suzanne Henningar as Suzanne Simmons
Donna Simoneau as Harpy / Amy
Ron Hall as Black Knight / Commando Dragon
William Christopher Ford as Blue Ninja (credited as Chris Ford)
Luther Yee as Mr. Moto
Keri Sutman as Schoolgirl
Nadia Nassar as Schoolgirl
Kerisha Revis as Schoolgirl
Development
Pocket Ninjas was originally entitled Skate Dragons and the original screenplay was by Mark Williams. The film was made by Cine Excel Entertainment, who also made Future War. The film was intended to be a children's version of The Roller Blade Seven that would showcase Jacksons' "Roller Cam" cinematography and "Zen Film-making" style. However, Jackson was replaced when executive producer Huey felt the "Zen Film-making" style was not working. Eddy was brought in to create a wrap around for the Jackson and Huey footage.
I was financed by a company who wanted children's films.
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