American Yakuza (1994)
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38% of users liked it
(3,434 ratings)
An American FBI agent infiltrates the notorious Japanese yakuza and is forced to choose between old loyalties and his new bond of blood in this lurid crime thriller starring Viggo Mortensen. The first American ever to be accepted into Japan's treacherous criminal underworld, FBI Agent Nick Davis… More An American FBI agent infiltrates the notorious Japanese yakuza and is forced to choose between old loyalties and his new bond of blood in this lurid crime thriller starring Viggo Mortensen. The first American ever to be accepted into Japan's treacherous criminal underworld, FBI Agent Nick Davis (Mortensen) successfully infiltrates the American arm of the yakuza and quickly rises through the ranks due to his reputation as a skilled assassin. But when Agent Davis is subsequently adopted into the powerful Tendo crime family, his mission is complicated by Italian mob boss Dino Campanela (Michael Nouri) and unpredictable enforcer Vic (Nicky Katt). When crooked and uncompromising FBI task force head Agent Littleman (Robert Forster) sets his sights on Agent Davis, the stage is set for a showdown that will set the criminal underworld ablaze. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Frank A. Cappello
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense
R,
- In Theaters
- Dec 22, 1993 Wide
- Studio
- Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Anton Bitel, Movie Gazette
It is is in effect 'The Godfather: the next Generation' - an immigrant saga of family, blood and assimilation that just happens to be set in the world of organised crime.
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Cast
- Franklyn Ajaye
- John Fujioka
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Nicky Katt
as Vic
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Viggo Mortensen
as FBI Agent Nick Davis
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Michael Nouri
as Dino Campanela
- Yuji Okumoto
- Robert Forster
- Ryo Ishibashi
