Showdown in Little Tokyo 1991
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SplatAn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Detective Kenner
as Johnny Murata
as Yoshida
as Minako
as Sato
as Tanaka
as Eddie
as Detective Nelson
as Angel
as Muto
Director:
Writer:
Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet
Stars:
Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshishiro Obata, Philip Tan, Rodney Kageyama, Ernie Lively, Renee Griffin, Reid Asato,
Genres:
Action,Comedy,Crime
Release Date:
1991 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
79 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Showdown in Little Tokyo
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Detective Kenner
as Johnny Murata
as Yoshida
as Minako
as Sato
as Tanaka
as Eddie
as Detective Nelson
as Angel
as Muto
as Mama Yamaguchi
as Ito
as Nonnie Russell - Coroner
as Kickboxer #1
as Kickboxer #2
as Mrs. Kenner
as Mr. Kenner
as Kenner as a Young Boy
as Hagata, the Torturer
as Hell's Angel #1
as Hell's Angel #2
as Hispanic Gang Leader
as Crip Gang Leader
as Asian Cop #1
as Asian Cop #2
as Bath House Attendant
as Son at Parade with Mama Yamaguchi
as Samurai Horseman
as Samurai Horseman
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Man in Door (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Hardboy (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Bonsai Club Manager (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Parade Goer (uncredited)
as Yoshida's Man (uncredited)
as Topless Girl at Bonsai Club
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