American Yakuza

1993·Movie
1h 36min
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–41%

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American Yakuza fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Melancholy5
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

The mob has a new enemy.

When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead by Dino Campanela and Nick rescues and saves the life of Shuji Sawamoto, who is the representative of Yakuza interests in America. Shuji hires Nick to work for Yakuza and becomes his godfather in the family after his oath to join Yakuza. However, Nick is a lonely FBI undercover agent assigned to penetrate the criminal organization. When the FBI discovers that Campanela is organizing a massive attack to destroy the Yakuza, Nick's boss Littman calls off the operation to leave the dirty work to the Italian Mafia. But the connection of Nick with Shuji and his goddaughter Yuko forces him to help his Japanese family.
Crime DramaYakuza UndercoverFBI InfiltrationJapanese MafiaMoral ConflictGang WarfareGritty RealismBetrayal

Crew

Directed by:
Carol Banker, Frank A. Cappello, Michael Cedar
Written by:
John Allen Nelson, Takashige Ichise, Max Strom
Produced by:
Joel Soisson, Takashige Ichise, Don Phillips
Composed by:
Joe Barnett, Larry Scharf, William Smith

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Where can I stream American Yakuza legally?

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American Yakuza is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Peacock, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is American Yakuza worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 5.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is American Yakuza rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is American Yakuza?

1 h 36 min

American Yakuza runs 1 h 36 min.

What language is American Yakuza in?

EnglishItalianJapanese

It was made in English, with some Italian, Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch American Yakuza?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for American Yakuza in 35 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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