American Yakuza (1993)
American Yakuza is a 1993 crime movie directed by Frank A. Cappello, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi and Michael Nouri.
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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What is American Yakuza about?
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 22 December 1993.
How long is American Yakuza?
American Yakuza runs 1h 36m.
Who made American Yakuza?
American Yakuza was directed by Frank A. Cappello.
Where can I watch American Yakuza?
American Yakuza is available on fuboTV, Fawesome, Hoopla, The CW, Fandango at Home Free and Plex.
Where to watch American Yakuza
Stream: fuboTV
Watch free: Fawesome, Hoopla, The CW
Watch free with ads: Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Pluto TV, The CW, The Roku Channel, Tubi TV
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