Crime Action Thriller American Yakuza Collection

American Yakuza

Name: American Yakuza
Director: Frank A. Cappello
Genre: Crime, Action, Thriller
Released: 1993-01-01
Duration: 96 min
Rating: 5.7
Cast: Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, Franklyn Ajaye, Yuji Okumoto

1993Dir. Frank A. Cappello1h 36m

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Runtime1h 36m

Released1993

DirectorFrank A. Cappello

About This Movie

American Yakuza offers this gritty blend of action and crime, with a pacing that feels just right for the early '90s. You’ve got Nick Davis, this kind of reluctant hero, fresh out of solitary and thrown into a world of Japanese and Italian mobsters. The performances have a raw quality, especially with the interplay between Nick and Shuji Sawamoto, which is interesting since it isn't your typical buddy-cop feel. The practical effects during the warehouse battles lend an authenticity that a lot of modern films miss. It’s not just another action flick—it dives into themes of loyalty and survival in a ruthless underworld. Just a solid watch if you're into the era’s vibe and the crossroads of crime culture.

Interesting take on Yakuza culture.Great practical effects in action scenes.Explores themes of loyalty and survival.