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The Master (1984)

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Free

Plot

In the heart of Japan's shadowy underworld, Korean War veteran John Peter Macallister trades his battlefield grit for the silent art of Ninjitsu, becoming the first American Ninja. After three decades of living amongst the sword and the shuriken, Macallister discovers he has a daughter and decides to leave his covert life behind. But the Ninja sect he belongs to grants no peaceful departures; the price for his exit is a mark of death. As he escapes Japan and touches down on American soil, fate intertwines him with Max Keller, a drifter with a knack for meddling in other people's troubles and a heart that compels him to help. United by a common thread of courage and an unlikely friendship, Macallister and Keller embark on a dual mission. While the aged Ninja seeks to find his long-lost daughter, he also takes on the role of a mentor, teaching the curious drifter the intricate ways of the ninja. Their journey is fraught with peril, not just from their everyday adventures aiding the helpless against the ruthless, but also from a deadly shadow trailing them. Okasa, once Macallister's devoted student, now hunts his old master, his sole aim to strike the fatal blow for Macallister's transgression of leaving the sect. From defending a father-daughter duo against a greedy land developer's machinations to helping a nightclub owner hold his ground against the encroaching Asian Mafia, Macallister and Keller navigate the labyrinth of danger and intrigue. All the while, their greatest threat lurks in the shadows, biding his time to exact his revenge. The Master is a tale of honor, duty, and the undying bonds of friendship against a backdrop of stealth, suspense, and silent warfare.

Where to watch The Master?

The Master is an action show featuring Timothy Van Patten and created by Michael Sloan.

The Master is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.