American Yakuza
“The mob has a new enemy.”
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When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead 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 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.
Cast
Viggo Mortensen
as Nick Davis / David Brandt
Ryo Ishibashi
as Shuji Sawamoto
Michael Nouri
as Dino Campanela
Franklyn Ajaye
as Sam
Yuji Okumoto
as Kazuo
Anzu Lawson
as Yuko
Robert Forster
as Littman
John Fujioka
as Isshin Tendo
Nicky Katt
as Vic
Jimmy Taenaka
as Taka
Saiko Isshiki
as Aya
Fritz Mashimo
as Okazaki
Jeff Bankert
as Medical Student
Rosine 'Ace' Hatem
as Agent #1
John Hammil
as Agent #2
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About American Yakuza
“The mob has a new enemy.”
When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead 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 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. Running 96 minutes.
American Yakuza Cast and Characters
The cast features Viggo Mortensen (as Nick Davis / David Brandt), Ryo Ishibashi (as Shuji Sawamoto), Michael Nouri (as Dino Campanela), Franklyn Ajaye (as Sam), and Yuji Okumoto (as Kazuo). Their performances are a major reason American Yakuza has built such a passionate audience.
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American Yakuza flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is action sequences that don't feel cheap and tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is American Yakuza?
American Yakuza runs for 96 minutes (about 1.6 hours).
Is American Yakuza good? What's the rating?
American Yakuza holds a 5.7/10 rating based on 74 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.
Who is in the cast of American Yakuza?
The main cast includes Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, and Franklyn Ajaye, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is American Yakuza available in English?
Yes — American Yakuza was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was American Yakuza released?
American Yakuza was released in 1993.
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What is American Yakuza about?
American Yakuza is a Crime/Action English-language film. When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead 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 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.
When was American Yakuza released?
American Yakuza was released on December 22, 1993. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. The film was produced by First Look International.
Who stars in American Yakuza?
American Yakuza stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri and Franklyn Ajaye. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is American Yakuza available in HD?
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