---
title: "Deadly Life of a Ninja"
year: 1983
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-life-of-a-ninja-1983"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 88945
imdb_id: "tt0199134"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 89
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Deadly Life of a Ninja (1983) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/deadly-life-of-a-ninja-1983

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Deadly Life of a Ninja is a feature film released in 1983 with a runtime of one hour and twenty-nine minutes. The action movie centers on a businessman and his sister-in-law who become the targets of assassination by a group of evil ninjas and their vicious leader, played by Yasuaki Kurata. As these ninjas commit bizarre murders throughout the city, the police are unable to track them down. To combat the silent killers, authorities enlist the help of ninja hunter and Kendo master Mr. Chow. Mr. Chow must then fight against incredible odds to take down the criminals in this campy ninja classic.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lee Tso-Nam
- **Networks / Studios**: Super Film Production Co., Ltd., Big Authority Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yasuaki Kurata** as *Iga Ninja Leader*
- **Chen Kuan-Tai** as *Han Wei Chow*
- **Chen Hung-Lieh** as *Ming Fu Chan*
- **Kang Peng** as *Ninja*
- **Wang Chi-Sheng** as *Cop's Assistant*
- **Chin Shih-Erh** as *Young Chow Han Wei*
- **Sun Jung-Chi** as *Chow Han Wei's Ninja Master*
- **Loretta Yang Hui-shan** as *Chi Mei Sun*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Deadly Life of a Ninja online?
Deadly Life of a Ninja is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Franatic Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Deadly Life of a Ninja worth watching?
Deadly Life of a Ninja holds a community rating of 6.5/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Deadly Life of a Ninja and when was it released?
Deadly Life of a Ninja is a feature film with a runtime of 89 minutes. It was released in 1983. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Deadly Life of a Ninja?
Deadly Life of a Ninja was directed by Lee Tso-Nam.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Deadly Life of a Ninja — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/88945)

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