Synopsis
After ninjas killed his family, Cho and his son Kane come to America to start a new life. He opens a doll shop but is unwittingly importing heroin in the dolls. When his friend betrays him, Cho must prepare for the ultimate battle.
Scores
Overall Score
48.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
36.8%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
58.5%
Review Aggregate
58.8
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 50% of 4 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize character-driven, suspenseful, action-packed. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
character-drivensuspensefulaction-packedemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sho Kosugi | 1983 | $34,000 | $106,000 | (est) |
| Keith Vitali | 1983 | $21,000 | $65,000 | (est) |
| Virgil Frye | 1983 | $16,000 | $49,000 | (est) |
| Arthur Roberts | 1983 | $13,000 | $40,000 | (est) |
| Ashley Ferrare | 1983 | $11,000 | $34,000 | (est) |
| Mario Gallo | 1983 | $10,000 | $30,000 | (est) |
| Kane Kosugi | 1983 | $9,000 | $27,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic scoreN/A
RT critic review count4
Rotten Tomatoes audience score58.0
RT audience rating count2,500
IMDb rating6.0
IMDb votes6,326
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1983 | $13,168,027 | $41,473,997 |
| International | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1983 | $13,168,027 | $41,473,997 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1983 | $6,584,014 | $20,736,998 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1983 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1983 | $6,367,000 | $20,053,493 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1983 | $4,401,000 | $13,861,383 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1983 | $3,292,007 | $10,368,499 |
| Total Revenues | 1983 | $20,644,020 | $65,020,373 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1983 | $700,000 | $2,204,719 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1983 | $630,000 (est) | $1,984,247 (est) |
| Participations | 1983 | $826,000 | $2,601,568 |
| Residuals ? | 1983 | $946,000 | $2,979,520 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1983 | $140,000 | $440,944 |
| Total Expenses | 1983 | $3,242,000 | $10,210,998 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1983 | $17,402,020 | $54,809,375 |
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