Enter the Ninja is a 1981 American martial arts film directed by Menahem Golan and starring Franco Nero, Sho Kosugi, Susan George and Christopher George. The film is about a martial artist named Cole (Nero) who is visiting his friend Frank in the Philippines. On arrival, Cole learns that his friend is being harassed by the wealthy businessman Charles Venarius who wants Frank's land for the oil underneath. Venarius is continuously thwarted by Cole who defends Frank and his wife with his martial arts skills. Learning of Cole's presence, Venarius hires his own ninja (Kosugi).