IMDb >
American Yakuza (1993)
Watch It
Buy it at Amazon
Rent it at
blockbuster.com
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
blockbuster.com
BETA
Discuss in Boards More at IMDb Pro Add to My Movies Update Data
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDeskPromotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsAmerican Yakuza (1993) More at IMDbPro »
| Photos (see all 14 | slideshow) | Videos |
          |
|
Overview
User Rating:
Release Date:
22 December 1993 (Japan) moreTagline:
The mob has a new enemy. morePlot:
An American FBI agent is lured away by the Japanese Mafia--the Yakuza--in this action film. | add synopsisNewsDesk:
‘Katana’ Slices, Dices, Premieres on Strike.TV(From Tubefilter News. 22 January 2009, 7:07 PM, PST)
User Comments:
Action-packed but not a cliche; character really counts. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Viggo Mortensen | ... | Nick Davis / David Brandt |
 | Ryo Ishibashi | ... | Shuji Sawamoto |
 | Michael Nouri | ... | Dino Campanela |
| Franklyn Ajaye | ... | Sam |
| Yuji Okumoto | ... | Kazuo |
 | Cristina Lawson | ... | Yuko |
 | Robert Forster | ... | Littman |
| John Fujioka | ... | Isshin Tendo |
 | Nicky Katt | ... | Vic |
 | James Taenaka | ... | Taka (as James Katsuyuki Taenaka) |
| Saiko Isshiki | ... | Aya |
| Fritz Mashimo | ... | Okazaki |
| Jeff Bankert | ... | Medical Student |
 | Rosine 'Ace' Hatem | ... | Agent #1 |
| John Hammil | ... | Agent #2 |
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
96 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColor:
ColorSound Mix:
Ultra StereoCertification:
Iceland:16 | South Korea:18 | Finland:K-16 (video premiere) | Germany:18 | USA:R | UK:18Fun Stuff
Trivia:
For the shot near the beginning of the inside of a time clock as someone clocks in, an enormous time clock was built by the director and shot in his garage. The paper inserted is about 2 feet wide, and it was shot sideways so that they could just let the heavy stamper drop rather than come up from the side to hit the paper. moreSoundtrack:
I Have You To Love moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for American Yakuza (1993)Recommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
|
|
|
|
|
| Blue Tiger | Harvard Man | Rising Sun | Under Lock and Key | Walking the Edge |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| News articles | IMDb Action section | IMDb USA section |
| Add this title to MyMovies |
Another interesting part for Viggo Mortensen. Tracking down his movies is an adventure. He does choose some unusual and fascinating characters to play. Although I don't think this one is exactly play for him; he goes for the gut. He is really in deep. I had to watch this film (DVD) twice to get some of the dialogue, and I wish I spoke Japanese, but it was worth it. (Viggo, with his laconic accent needs to be miked better.) The plot is complicated and there seems to be a plethora of doublecrossing, double dealing bad guys - even the so-called good guys.... but then you should watch this flick. There is some terrific acting all around. And plenty of action.