Showdown in Little Tokyo
“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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Showdown in Little Tokyo
Showdown in Little Tokyo is a 1991 English-language action, comedy and crime film directed by Mark L. Lester. The cast is led by Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa. It has a runtime of 1h 19m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 500 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Showdown in Little Tokyo was produced by Original Pictures and Little Tokyo Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 23, 1991, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Writers
- Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet
- Release date
- August 23, 1991
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Original Pictures, Little Tokyo Productions
Showdown in Little Tokyo cast & crew
Showdown in Little Tokyo was directed by Mark L. Lester and written by Stephen Glantz and Caliope Brattlestreet.
The cast features Dolph Lundgren as Detective Kenner, Brandon Lee as Johnny Murata, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Yoshida, Tia Carrere as Minako, Toshishiro Obata as Sato, and Philip Tan as Tanaka.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Michael Frank, cinematography is by Mark Irwin, and it was produced by Mark L. Lester and Martin E. Caan.
Is Showdown in Little Tokyo worth watching?
Showdown in Little Tokyo holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 538 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 19m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, comedy, and crime, Showdown in Little Tokyo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Showdown in Little Tokyo
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Cast of Showdown in Little Tokyo
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
Takayo Fischer
Mama Yamaguchi
Simon Rhee
Ito
Showdown in Little Tokyo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Showdown in Little Tokyo in United States?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Showdown in Little Tokyo in?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
Showdown in Little Tokyo runs 1 hours 19 minutes (79 minutes).
▸What is Showdown in Little Tokyo rated?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 538 ratings.
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