American Yakuza
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.
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Where can I watch American Yakuza in the United States?
American Yakuza is available to stream on fuboTV, Howdy Amazon Channel, The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch American Yakuza for free?
American Yakuza streams free with ads in the United States on The CW, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for American Yakuza?
American Yakuza scores 5.8 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in American Yakuza?
American Yakuza stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, Franklyn Ajaye, and Yuji Okumoto. Frank A. Cappello is the director.
How long is American Yakuza?
American Yakuza runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did American Yakuza come out?
American Yakuza was released on December 22, 1993.
Which studio made American Yakuza?
American Yakuza was produced by First Look International, NEO Motion Pictures, and Overseas FilmGroup in Japan and the United States.
What languages is American Yakuza in?
American Yakuza is in English, Italian, and Japanese, and its original language is English.
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