About
Director Jason Stutter's collaborations with Jemaine Clement reached new realms of silliness with this martial arts take-off. The low budget romp from 2002 mines comedy from action cliches and laughable dubbing, as a kind-hearted Tongan (played by judo exponent Sam Manu) battles baddies after he arrives in Wellington. Co-writer Clement chews scenery as the lead villain, and adds his voice talents elsewhere. Clement's Conchord companion Bret McKenzie helps out on the musical front. NZ Herald reviewer Graham Reid rated Tongan Ninja "possibly one of the dumbest, funniest local films" to date.
Key Cast & Crew
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Linda Tseng
As: Miss Lee
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Victor Rodger
As: Mr Big
Related images
Linda Tseng as Miss Lee and Sam Manu as Tongan Ninja in Tongan Ninja.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
Sam Manu as Tongan Ninja and Jemaine Clement as Action Fighter in Tongan Ninja.
Photo appears courtesy of the New Zealand Film Commission.
