Feature film director Sam Firstenburg visits the podcast today. His most famous films include American Ninja, American Ninja II, Ninja III: The Domination, Avenging Force, and Revenge of the Ninja. We discuss American Ninja and Ninja III at length and Sam shares many stories about making them. Also, we delve into Sam’s career working for Cannon Films, one of the great independent film production companies in the 1980s. The conversation ranges into what makes a great movie, directing actors, how the movie industry has changed over the years, and more.
Sam Firstenburg Movies, Books, and Links
- Sam Firstenburg – Official Website – Sam provides a cache of stories, videos, and posters about his many films.
- Sam’s IMDb Page – Learn about the more than 25 feature films Sam directed.
- Sam’s Official YouTube Channel – Sam posts videos frequently discussing his career, behind-the-scenes information on his films, and Cannon Films.
- Stories From The Trenches: Adventures in making High Octane Hollywood Movies with Cannon Veteran Sam Firstenberg – This book is huge! It contains incredible stories about Sam’s films, Cannon Films, Chuck Norris, and much more.
