Sam Firstenberg

Sam Firstenberg

Sam Firstenberg (born March 13, 1950, Poland) is an American film director. Born in Poland, Sam Firstenberg grew up in Jerusalem and obtained his higher education in Los Angeles, California. He is best known for working on the American Ninja series and Ninja Trilogy for Cannon Films. Sam Firstenberg has directed films ranging from comedy to action, musical to drama, science fiction, thrillers and horror.

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Sam Firstenberg Movies

Discover the best movies directed by Sam Firstenberg. Explore the complete filmography, including critically acclaimed masterpieces, box office hits, and top-rated Sam Firstenberg films ranked by score.

1

American Ninja 2: The Confrontation (1987)

Action
When marines start vanishing near a sun-soaked Caribbean island, Army Ranger Joe Armstrong is sent to find out why. What begins as a missing-persons investigation spirals into something far stranger:...
Score 5.5
2

American Ninja (1985)

Action Adventure
Joe Armstrong never wanted to be a soldier. Given the choice between a prison cell and military enlistment, he picks the Philippines posting, figuring he can keep his head down....
Score 6.0
3

Ninja III: The Domination (1984)

Action Fantasy Horror
By day, Christie teaches aerobics and flirts with a cop. By night, something ancient and murderous takes the wheel. When a dying ninja passes his vengeful spirit into her body,...
Score 6.1
4

Revenge of the Ninja (1983)

Action Crime Drama
Cho Osaki thought he had left the killing behind for good, trading Japan's shadow wars for a quiet life running a doll shop in America. Then someone takes his son,...
Score 6.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the highest-rated movies directed by Sam Firstenberg? +
According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles directed by Sam Firstenberg are American Ninja 2: The Confrontation, American Ninja, and Ninja III: The Domination.
How many movies and TV shows has Sam Firstenberg directed? +
Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 4 titles directed by Sam Firstenberg, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
Are the movies directed by Sam Firstenberg worth watching? +
Yes! The overall filmography directed by Sam Firstenberg maintains a strong average user rating of 6 out of 10 across all tracked titles.