Showdown in Little Tokyo

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Showdown in Little Tokyo

R

1991

1h 18m

Action

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An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner (Dolph Lundgren) is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata (Brandon Lee), 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 (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

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Ed Travis

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Mark L. Lester's... total inability to restrain himself from pumping up every explosion... and murdering each villain... twice, allows for a hugely entertaining time machine to 1991.

Feb 3, 2019

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Dennis Schwartz

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A violent and dumb exploitation B-movie martial arts film.

Rated: C-

Jan 16, 2019

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

A hopelessly generic actioner...

Rated: 2/4

Jan 9, 2016

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Michael Dequina

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Rated: 1/5

Jan 11, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Aug 26, 2005

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Fred Topel

About.com

Fun B-grade martial arts movie. Lee has some great lines.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 9, 2003

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Tyler N

A fun watch with some really cheesy scenes, awesome lines, and quality martial arts skills. If you’re looking for something high-octane but nothing too serious, this is a good option.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/04/25

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Noel L

The action sequences were poorly done and sloppy, the acting needed much improvement, and the dialogue was tough to listen to at times

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

09/05/25

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thiago s

Filme mais ou menos, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são mais ou menos, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

07/13/25

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Steven D

Cult classic 80's actioner that delivers on the action, one liners and martial arts. It's Brandon Lee and Dolph Lundgren c'mon!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/12/25

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Todd B

Good action movie..... about two cops that are after an Asian gang for the murder of this white girl. Buddy cop film. Awesome theme.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/30/24

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William D

This was a great film that everyone should watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/18/23

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Synopsis

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner (Dolph Lundgren) is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata (Brandon Lee), 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 (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

Director: Mark L. Lester
Producer: Mark L. Lester, Martin E. Caan
Screenwriter: Caliope Brattlestreet, Stephen Glantz
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros., Original Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.0M
Runtime: 1h 18m
Sound Mix: Surround

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