We've got a problem here. There are more bad guys than we've got bullets. It's a buddy buddy action movie, one that feels more 80s than 90s, with that it has all the pluses and minuses that comes with such genre staples. Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee pair up to take on The Yakuza, Dolph has a very personal reason for tracking and killing the Yakuza leader. They are an odd pair who must get over their initial…
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.
Top Cast
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
Vernee Watson
Nonnie Russell - Coroner
Lenny Imamura
Kickboxer #1
Roger Yuan
Kickboxer #2
Susan E. Cox
Mrs. Kenner
Reviews
Yeeeeeahhhhh, this is a really horrible movie. I will not deny that. But, it's a still a really fun action movie. I mean, it is one of those cheap as hell action movies that studios used to make to pay for more expensive Oscar bait, and you never expect that much walking into them. The low expectations always help. But... it's fun. Like a lot of the really bad movies, it is fun. It takes itself just seriously…
FAQ about Showdown in Little Tokyo
What is Showdown in Little Tokyo about?
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,…
When was Showdown in Little Tokyo released?
Showdown in Little Tokyo was released in 1991.
What genres does Showdown in Little Tokyo belong to?
Showdown in Little Tokyo is categorised as Action, Comedy, Crime.
Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?
The cast of Showdown in Little Tokyo includes Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshishiro Obata.