American Yakuza

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The mob has a new enemy.

Released December 22, 1993

Overview

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.

Runtime

1h 36m


Origin Country

United States


Original Language

English


Original Title

American Yakuza


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Japan
  • United States of America

Spoken Languages

  • English
  • Italiano (Italian)

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    First Look International

    United States

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    NEO Motion Pictures

    United States

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    Overseas FilmGroup

    United States

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    Ozla Productions

    United States

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