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Showdown in Little Tokyo

  • 1991
  • R
  • 1h 19m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
21K
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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.

  • Director
    • Mark L. Lester
  • Writers
    • Stephen Glantz
    • Caliope Brattlestreet
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • Brandon Lee
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    21K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Stephen Glantz
      • Caliope Brattlestreet
    • Stars
      • Dolph Lundgren
      • Brandon Lee
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 146User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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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
    • Director
      • Mark L. Lester
    • Writers
      • Stephen Glantz
      • Caliope Brattlestreet
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      After being disappointed by the studio taking over this film, director Mark L. Lester started to finance and sell his movies himself to keep control over them.
    • 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, and also during the bath house fight.
    • 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
      Performed by Tia Carrere

    User reviews146

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    8/10

    Another stalwart effort from the director of Commando

    Surely the rating should be higher? This is one of the better Dolph Lundgren-takes-on-all-comers movies, and its got Brandon Lee godamnit!

    Ok, so it gets predictable, but isnt that why action movies are so well loved? Its got enough of a storyline not to resemble Red Scorpion in any way, but only just little enough to make it a totally enjoyable flick. I mean, for 1991, what were you expecting? Considering that this was the director who brought us Commando, this is the ultimate in bloke films. If you want to clear the women away, put either one of these films on and enjoy a mens night in!

    So its not Minority Report, its not The Shawshank Redemption but its redemption at its best, feet first!

    Oh, and Tia Carrare in a hot tub. Gets it at least one point. ;)
    • predator233
    • Jan 26, 2003
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    • Release date
      • August 23, 1991 (Philippines)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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      • Warner Bros (United States)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Sgt. K.
    • Filming locations
      • Long Beach, California, USA(Location)
    • Production companies
      • Little Tokyo Productions
      • Original Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,275,557
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $455,192
      • Aug 25, 1991
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,275,557
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 19 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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