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Showdown in Little Tokyo

1991·Movie
1h 19min·R
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes33%51%

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A , crime movie: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

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.
Martial Arts ActionBuddy Cop Movie90s Action FilmLittle Tokyo SettingYakuza CrimeViolent ConfrontationsFast-PacedCult Classic

Crew

Directed by:
Mark L. Lester
Written by:
Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet
Produced by:
Mark L. Lester, Martin E. Caan
Composed by:
David Michael Frank

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Showdown in Little Tokyo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Showdown in Little Tokyo?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Showdown in Little Tokyo from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Showdown in Little Tokyo worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 33%). Audiences rate it higher (56 out of 100) than critics (33).

Will Showdown in Little Tokyo make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Showdown in Little Tokyo?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Was Showdown in Little Tokyo a box office flop?

Budget$8 million
Box office$2 million

Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $2 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.

What tropes does Showdown in Little Tokyo use?

Kick the DogShotguns Are Just BetterNeck SnapWalking Shirtless SceneReusable Lighter TossFan DisserviceAffectionate ParodyTraining MontageBond One-LinerAnd This Is for...Demanding Their HeadPre-Battle Banterand 112 more

TV Tropes lists 124 tropes for it, including Kick the Dog, Shotguns Are Just Better, and Neck Snap.