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Showdown in Little Tokyo

  • 19911991
  • RR
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
19K
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Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee in Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
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Two L.A. cops with opposing views on what is the best way to uphold the law have to work together to bring down the Yakuza, while trying to protect a beautiful woman.Two L.A. cops with opposing views on what is the best way to uphold the law have to work together to bring down the Yakuza, while trying to protect a beautiful woman.Two L.A. cops with opposing views on what is the best way to uphold the law have to work together to bring down the Yakuza, while trying to protect a beautiful woman.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
19K
YOUR RATING
    • Mark L. Lester
    • Stephen Glantz
    • Caliope Brattlestreet
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Brandon Lee
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Mark L. Lester
    • Stephen Glantz
    • Caliope Brattlestreet
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Brandon Lee
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 141User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro

    • Videos1

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    Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee in Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
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    Dolph Lundgren and Brandon Lee in Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991)
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    Dolph Lundgren
    Dolph Lundgren
    • Sgt. Chris Kenner
    Brandon Lee
    Brandon Lee
    • Johnny Murata
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Funekei Yoshida
    Tia Carrere
    Tia Carrere
    • Minako Okeya
    Toshishiro Obata
    • Sato
    Philip Tan
    Philip Tan
    • Tanaka
    Rodney Kageyama
    Rodney Kageyama
    • Eddie
    Ernie Lively
    Ernie Lively
    • Detective Nelson
    Renee Allman
    • Angel Mueller
    • (as Renee Griffin)
    Reid Asato
    • Muto
    Takayo Fischer
    Takayo Fischer
    • Mama Yamaguchi
    Simon Rhee
    Simon Rhee
    • Ito
    Vernee Watson
    Vernee Watson
    • Nonnie Russell - Coroner
    • (as Vernee Watson-Johnson)
    Lenny Imamura
    • Kickboxer #1
    Roger Yuan
    Roger Yuan
    • Kickboxer #2
    Susan E. Cox
    • Mrs. Kenner
    Rick Cramer
    Rick Cramer
    • Mr. Kenner
    Keith Boldroff
    • Kenner as a Young Boy
      • Mark L. Lester
      • Stephen Glantz
      • Caliope Brattlestreet
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Mark L. Lester's final cut came in at 90 minutes, but after seeing the test-screenings results, "Warner Bros" no longer supported the film and cut it down to 79 minutes.
    • Goofs
      One of Yoshida's henchmen is captured by Kenner and breaks his own neck in the police precinct. He is later seen in the room with Yoshida when he kills Angel (as that scene happened earlier in the shooting script).
    • Quotes

      Johnny Murata: Kenner, just in case we get killed, I wanted to tell you, you have the biggest dick I've ever seen on a man.

      Chris Kenner: [nods] Thanks. I don't know what to say.

      Johnny Murata: How about "Don't get killed"?

      Chris Kenner: Don't get killed.

      Johnny Murata: You too.

    • Alternate versions
      The German version was heavily cut. All other european versions are based on the unrated version of the film. The american version was also cut to achieve an R-rating. New german DVD release is completely uncut.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 66th Annual Academy Awards (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      Slow Hand
      Written by John Bettis and Michael Clark
      [The Pointer Sisters song sang by Tia Carrere's character at the nightclub]

    User reviews141

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    8/10
    What's The Problem?
    People seem to be awful hard on this movie. I guess they must not be action fans. I mean, come on, this movie's only purpose is to entertain. And it does its job well. It moves at a very fast pace for its short 79 minutes, has lots of good action, and a good sense of humor. What more could you ask for in an action movie. I don't know about you,but thats all I ask for in a action movie. Its not art and its not supposed to be. 3 out of 4 stars.
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    • mvilla
    • Feb 11, 2001

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    • What are the differences between the Rated and Unrated Version? What about the British Version?

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1991 (United States)
      • United States
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      • Warner Bros (United States)
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Little Tokyo Productions
      • Original Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 19 minutes
      • Color

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