
The Ninja Squad
1987

Representation Score
Minimal
1982
RDirector
Kim Shi-hyeon, Godfrey Ho
Runtime
95 minutes
Average Rating
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Secret Ninja, Roaring Tiger is a typical 1980s action film that emphasizes genre spectacle over social commentary. The narrative centers on the 'damsel in distress' cliché, positioning the female lead as a prize for the protagonist to rescue. While the film includes representation of East Asian identities through its martial arts setting, it does so through well-known genre conventions. There is no effort to challenge cultural norms or introduce more layered storytelling. Overall, the film serves as a straightforward action movie. It reinforces traditional gender roles and conventional hero-villain dynamics without offering nuanced or diverse storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film does not include any characters with non-traditional gender identities or same-sex relationships. The story revolves around a classic kidnapping plot that follows traditional romantic storylines.
Gender roles are strictly defined, with the female lead being passive and defined by her relationship to men. The male protagonist drives the action, while the woman's role is limited to being a prize to be won.
The film features East Asian identities commonly found in martial arts films. Characters are portrayed within established genre archetypes, lacking complex development that reflects multiple aspects of identity.
The story follows a standard framework of heroism and villainy. Traditional clichés of individual combat and martial prowess are reinforced without challenging cultural norms.
There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities. The focus is solely on physical combat and martial prowess.
Present on Screen
Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
Dragon Kong, a victor of a millionaire's martial-arts contest, is about to begin the most dangerous mission of his life. For his prize, the millionaire's ravishing daughter Susan, has been stolen - kidnapped by a Ninja sect headed by Tiger So, a legendary Ninjitsu super-foot. Why Tiger has taken Susan, Dragon can only guess, but as the shocking truth begins to dawn, and the final showdown approaches, the violence of the Ninja reaches its fatal peak.

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