Review of American Yakuza (1993) by Brian M — 02 Jan 2007

Like everything bad... and good about the eighties all rolled into one!!!

This review of American Yakuza (1993) was written by Brian M on 02 Jan 2007.

American Yakuza has generally received mixed reviews.

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