American Yakuza

1993 "The mob has a new enemy."

American Yakuza

5.6 | 1h36m | en | Crime

When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitaire, he is hired to operate forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia leaded by Dino Campanela and Nick rescues and saves the life of Shuji Sawamoto, who is the representative of Yakuza interests in America. Shuji hires Nick to work for Yakuza and becomes his godfather in the family after his oath to join Yakuza. However, Nick is a lonely FBI undercover agent assigned to penetrate in the criminal organization. When the FBI discovers that Campanela is organizing a massive attack to destroy the Yakuza, Nick's boss Littman calls off the operation to leave the dirty work to the Italian Mafia. But the connection of Nick with Shuji and his goddaughter Yuko forces him to help his Japanese family.

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5.6 | 1h36m | en | Crime | More Info

Released: December. 22,1993 | Released Producted By: Overseas FilmGroup , TFC Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Viggo Mortensen , Ryo Ishibashi , Michael Nouri

Director

Shay Austin

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Cast

Viggo Mortensen

as Nick Davis / David Brandt

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Ryo Ishibashi

as Shuji Sawamoto

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Michael Nouri

as Dino Campanela

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Reviews

jmcd7910 Except for the cursing, this could have been a TV movie. And except for the Asian angle, any episode of "Walker, Texas Ranger". The "action scenes" are just as realistic as you'd expect from any other low budget flick. And the acting slightly more so. Which is to say it's not completely unwatchable if that's what you like.That's just not what I like.Oh, and I'm really sick of movies that show guys pulling out their weapons, holding them up in front of an open vehicle window so everyone can see them, and checking the magazine and racking a round into the chamber just before they go into action. That would have been done back before they ever left their headquarters.Maybe I'm just spoiled by watching Hong Kong crime flicks.

ghostman16 American Yakuza was a very good film when i bought it i thought it would just be an action film i was wrong. it is much more than just a run of the mill action movie it has a intriguing plot good acting and some good action.Viggo Mortensen stars as Nick Davis an FBI agent sent undercover in the Yakuza.Whilst undercover he becomes friends with the boss and becomes more and more loyal.i like Viggo Mortensen his films are normally good and so is his acting especially in this film. the action is decent and well directed but thats not what American Yakuza is about it is about drama and how characters are developed. the director did a good job as well with some stylish tricks with the camera. to end the review i thought American Yakuza was a very well made film with most of the actors on top form and good directing makes me give 9 out of 10

pswitzertatum 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.

clarenceho 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.