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  • The Ninja Always Rings Once (2008)
  • Short | 31 min | Short, Comedy
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The Ninja Always Rings Once (2008)
Short | 31 min | Short, Comedy

When a ninja-obsessed pizza delivery boy rescues you from under the claws of your mortal enemies, it only makes sense that you return the favor by teaching him everything you know about the art of ninjutsu- right? It made sense to Takeshi ...See moreWhen a ninja-obsessed pizza delivery boy rescues you from under the claws of your mortal enemies, it only makes sense that you return the favor by teaching him everything you know about the art of ninjutsu- right? It made sense to Takeshi Banzai, an over-the-hill ninja master who naively takes as his student Lance- a pie-slinging man-child ruining his father's business by propositioning customers for a little more than a good tip. Already distraught over being ambushed on a mission for the first time (among other 'dysfunctions'), Takeshi soon learns that teaching Lance holds another painful lesson when the aging assassin underestimates the severity of his student's eccentricities. Now with ninja powers, Lance returns to his immature antics putting both their lives in mortal danger while he drags Takeshi kicking and screaming through his inner world, which through Lance's childlike eyes bears a striking resemblance to an 80's action movie- complete with a training montage. Before their time is up, Takeshi reveals an ancient ninja secret that just might solve Lance's trouble with the ladies and Lance "spurs" Takeshi's own childhood obsession to surface. In time (30 minutes or less, guaranteed!) the puerile Romeo and crusty old curmudgeon may help each other find a middle-ground, that is, if they survive. Written by Christopher Genovese See less
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Writer
Christopher Genovese (screenplay)
Composer
Vesan (original score music)
Cinematographer
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Release date
Apr 5, 2008 (United States)

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Cast

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19 cast members
Name Known for
Seiji Kakizaki
Takeshi Banzai Takeshi Banzai   See fewer
Anthony Palladino
The Boss The Boss   See fewer
Vance Tucker
Kareem Kareem   See fewer
David Anthony
Pizza Delivery Customer 3 Pizza Delivery Customer 3   See fewer
C.J. Gardella
Vincenzo Vincenzo   See fewer
Christopher Genovese
Saber Claw Saber Claw   See fewer
Gregory Genovese
Cyber Claw Cyber Claw   See fewer
Jose Insua
Ninja Squad Member 5 Ninja Squad Member 5   See fewer
Leif Maginnis
Cowboy Cowboy   See fewer
Sakura Maku
Intercom Woman Intercom Woman   See fewer
Feliz Mejia
Ninja Squad Member 1 Ninja Squad Member 1   See fewer
Achoyce Moore
Ninja Squad Member 3 Ninja Squad Member 3   See fewer
Matthew Pudner
Working Stiff Working Stiff   See fewer
Thaddeus Romero
Ninja Squad Member 2 Ninja Squad Member 2   See fewer
Yumi Roussin
Brenda Brenda   See fewer
Amy Stoltz
Pizza Delivery Customer 2 Pizza Delivery Customer 2   See fewer
Kon Tanaka
Ninja Squad Leader Ninja Squad Leader   See fewer
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