Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
One's a warrior. One's a wise guy. They're two L.A. cops going after a gang of drug lords. Feet first.
An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.
Director: Mark L. Lester
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 79 min
Release Date: August 23, 1991
Cast
- Dolph Lundgren - Detective Kenner
- Brandon Lee - Johnny Murata
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa - Yoshida
- Tia Carrere - Minako
- Toshishiro Obata - Sato
- Philip Tan - Tanaka
- Rodney Kageyama - Eddie
- Ernie Lively - Detective Nelson
- Renee Griffin - Angel
- Reid Asato - Muto
Screenplay
Music: David Michael Frank
Cinematography: Mark Irwin
Editing: Michael Eliot, Robert A. Ferretti
Production: Original Pictures, Little Tokyo Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: 日本語, English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Keywords
yakuza, los angeles, california, samurai sword
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Showdown in Little Tokyo about?
- An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.
- Who directed Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo was directed by Mark L. Lester.
- Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo stars Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshishiro Obata, Philip Tan.
- How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo has a runtime of 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- What genre is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo is a Action, Comedy, Crime film.
- What is the budget of Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Showdown in Little Tokyo gross?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Showdown in Little Tokyo produced?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo was produced in United States of America.