American Yakuza

The mob has a new enemy.

19931h 36m5.8(77 votes)

CrimeActionThriller

Synopsis

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…

American Yakuza (1993) is a crime, action, and thriller film directed by Frank A. Cappello. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, and Michael Nouri. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.8 out of 10 from 77 votes.

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Director

Frank A. Cappello

Cast

Viggo Mortensen

Nick Davis / David Brandt

Ryo Ishibashi

Shuji Sawamoto

Michael Nouri

Dino Campanela

Franklyn Ajaye

Sam

Yuji Okumoto

Kazuo

Anzu Lawson

Yuko

Robert Forster

Littman

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Who stars in American Yakuza?

American Yakuza stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, and Franklyn Ajaye, and was directed by Frank A. Cappello.

How long is American Yakuza?

American Yakuza has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did American Yakuza come out?

American Yakuza was released in 1993.

What genre is American Yakuza?

American Yakuza is a crime, action, and thriller film.

Is American Yakuza worth watching?

American Yakuza holds an average audience score of 5.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.