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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.

Known for

The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
The Untold Story of No Retreat No Surrender
2026 • Self
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
In Search of the Last Action Heroes
2019 • Self
Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchise
Ninja Gaijin: Remembering a Classic Cannon Franchise
2015 • Self
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
Electric Boogaloo: The Wild, Untold Story of Cannon Films
2014 • Self - Filmmaker

Full filmography

Sam Firstenberg – Biography, Known For & Filmography