In this cult classic martial arts film, Michael Dudikoff stars as Joe Armstrong, a drifter with a mysterious past who finds himself on an American Army base in the Philippines after a judge gives him a choice of enlistment or prison. After his platoon is attacked by ninjas, Joe must use his unique skills to fight off the Black Star Order and save the life of Patricia Hickock, the colonel's daughter - but as he navigates the wilderness and the ninja world, he discovers that his past is shrouded in mystery and danger lurks around every corner.