Sam Firstenberg (born Shmulik Firstenberg on March 13, 1950) is an Israeli-American film director. He is best known for having made low-budget B-movies most of his career, among them the first two films in the American Ninja series, American Ninja and American Ninja 2: The Confrontation.[1] Firstenberg's filmography includes genres such as comedy, action, musicals, drama, science fiction, thrillers, and horror.

Sam Firstenberg
Born
Sam Firstenberg

(1950-03-13) March 13, 1950 (age 74)
OccupationDirector
Known forAmerican Ninja, Electric Boogaloo
Websitesamfirstenberg.com

Personal life

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Born in Poland to a Jewish family, Sam Firstenberg grew up in Jerusalem.[citation needed] He has directed 22 theatrical feature films since completing his graduate studies in film at Loyola Marymount University.

Filmography

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Director

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Writer

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  • For the Sake of the Dog (1979)
  • One More Chance (1983)
  • Cyborg Cop II (1994)

Producer

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  • The Interplanetary Surplus Male and Amazon Women of Outer Space (2003)
  • Groove Street (2018)

References

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  1. ^ Jerva, John M. "Iconic Director Sam Firstenberg Returns and Talks STORIES FROM THE TRENCHES, 90's Action and More!". Action Flix.
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