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.”
Overview
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
Studio
Original Pictures
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Dolph Lundgren
as Detective Kenner
Brandon Lee
as Johnny Murata
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
as Yoshida
Tia Carrere
as Minako
Toshishiro Obata
as Sato
Philip Tan
as Tanaka
Rodney Kageyama
as Eddie
Ernie Lively
as Detective Nelson
Renee Griffin
as Angel
Reid Asato
as Muto
Takayo Fischer
as Mama Yamaguchi
Simon Rhee
as Ito
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1991
Runtime
1h 19m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$8M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Original Pictures • Little Tokyo Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Showdown in Little Tokyo?▼
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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 and released in 1991. It is a action, comedy, crime film.
How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?▼
Showdown in Little Tokyo has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?▼
The cast of Showdown in Little Tokyo includes Dolph Lundgren as Detective Kenner, Brandon Lee as Johnny Murata, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Yoshida, Tia Carrere as Minako, Toshishiro Obata as Sato and more.
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