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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: American Yakuza
- Genres: Crime, Action, Thriller
- Release Date: 1993-12-22
- Runtime: 96 minutes
- Rating: 5.6/10 (62 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: First Look International, NEO Motion Pictures, Overseas FilmGroup, Ozla Productions, Toei Video Company, TFC
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.8978
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
American Yakuza Trailer 1993 (VHS CAPTURE)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Yakuza?▼
American Yakuza is a Crime, Action, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1993-12-22.
Who are the main actors in American Yakuza?▼
The main cast includes Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, Franklyn Ajaye, Yuji Okumoto, .
Where can I watch American Yakuza online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if American Yakuza is available.
Is American Yakuza based on a true story?▼
The mob has a new enemy.
What is the IMDb rating of American Yakuza?▼
American Yakuza has an IMDb rating of 5.6/10 based on 62 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of American Yakuza?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for American Yakuza?▼
The soundtrack was composed by First Look International, NEO Motion Pictures, Overseas FilmGroup, Ozla Productions, Toei Video Company, TFC. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was American Yakuza filmed?▼
American Yakuza was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is American Yakuza?▼
The total runtime of American Yakuza is 96 minutes.
Is American Yakuza suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to American Yakuza?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to American Yakuza.
Does American Yakuza have a post-credit scene?▼
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