American Yakuza (1994)

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Release Date: Dec 22, 1993 Wide

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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

R, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Frank A. Cappello

In Theaters: Dec 22, 1993 Wide

On DVD: Sep 5, 2000

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

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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.

September 10, 2007 Full Review Source: Movie Gazette

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A ok low budget action movie.

June 26, 2008

Nicky Mo

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I enjoyed this movie a bit, thought it had a pretty good story and enjoyed the acting from both Viggo Mortensen and Ryo Ishibashi. Pretty good movie...

June 20, 2007