Sam Firstenberg

Sam Firstenberg, the master of action and martial arts cinema. Born in 1950 in Poland, Firstenberg moved to Israel before relocating to the United States where he was an active director from 1979 until 2002, mainly working in the action and martial arts genres. He is best known for his work on the "American Ninja" series and "Breakin' 2: Electric Boogaloo," but despite his prolific career, Firstenberg never won any major film festival awards. Sam Firstenberg's films, often characterized by their fast-paced action sequences, low-budget production values, and high entertainment factor, have cultivated a cult following over the years. From the heart, Sam is a director who truly loves his craft, delivering every scene with an infectious enthusiasm that transcends the screen.