Silent Assassins

Silent Assassins

Ruthless, Invisible, Unstoppable Silent Assassins...the Ultimate Weapon.

1988 · 91 min · ★ 5.4 · Action, Thriller

The evil criminal leader Kendrick has kidnapped an elderly biochemist who holds the secret to creating a biological superweapon. The only person who can possibly stop Kendrick and his gang is L. A. cop Sam Kettle and martial arts master Jun Kim (uncle of a little girl also kidnapped by Kendrick). Together, they go to war against an army of ninjas to rescue the hostages and bring their kidnappers to justice.

Directed by Lee Doo-yong · Written by James Bruner

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Cast

Sam J. Jones Sam Kettle
Linda Blair Sara
Phillip Rhee Bernard
Mako Oyama
Bill Wallace Colonel
Simon Rhee Iga #1
Alexis Rhee Joanna's Mother
Greg Joung Paik Jum Kim's Brother
Chong Jun Jun Kim
Bill Erwin Dr. London
Rebecca Ferratti Miss Amy
Gustav Vintas Kendrick

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