Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
Movie 1h 19m ★ 6.4/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
Showdown in Little Tokyo is an action, comedy and crime movie from 1991. It is directed by Mark L. Lester. The cast includes Philip Tan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Vernee Watson-Johnson. The running time is 1h 19m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.4 out of 10.
61Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight, a classic.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Mark L. LesterDirector
- Philip Tanas Tanaka
- Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawaas Yoshida
- Vernee Watson-Johnsonas Nonnie Russell - Coroner
- Dolph Lundgrenas Detective Kenner
- Roger Yuanas Kickboxer #2
- Tia Carrereas Minako
- Brandon Leeas Johnny Murata
- Toshishiro Obataas Sato
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Questions about Showdown in Little Tokyo
- What genre is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo is categorised as Action, Comedy, Crime.
- Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Philip Tan, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Vernee Watson-Johnson, Dolph Lundgren, Roger Yuan appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Mark L. Lester directed Showdown in Little Tokyo.
- How long is Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Showdown in Little Tokyo runs for 1h 19m (79 minutes).
- Is Showdown in Little Tokyo worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.4/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Showdown in Little Tokyo?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
