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22 December 1993 (Japan)
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The mob has a new enemy. more
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An American FBI agent is lured away by the Japanese Mafia--the Yakuza--in this action film. full summary | add synopsis
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Much Better Than Average Budget Flick
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Cast
(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 |
 | Anzu Lawson | ... | Yuko (as Cristina Lawson) |
 | 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 |
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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.
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Followed by Back to Back (1996) (TV)
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Ever Lovin' River
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Nice cinematography, catchy music. The action sequences are better than most cable movies, but not quite Woo, Cameron, or McTiernan.
I personally enjoyed the plot. I like the conflicted feelings an undercover cop feels when torn between loyalty to friends and duty. (Or actually the conflict the viewers feel.) And IMHO I think the story is also above average for typical cable actioners.