Review of American Yakuza (1993) by Mark O — 16 Aug 2007

American FBI agent infiltrates the Japanese Yakuza just getting started in the USA. Falls in love and makes friends. Has to deal with serious loyalty and honor issues.

This review of American Yakuza (1993) was written by Mark O on 16 Aug 2007.

American Yakuza has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Gary T (2,283) on 27 Mar 2009

Well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch,.,its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout…

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By Ian C (1,796) on 23 Jul 2016

Like low-budget Black Rain. Viggo Mortensen is the balls in this early role. Robert Forster adds some extra class as his boss…

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By Bernard O (83) on 17 Apr 2008

I used to watch lots of rubbish straight-to-video action flims back when I were young, and this is by far one of the better ones…

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By Peter M (1,292) on 10 Jul 2007

Movies about undercover cops infultrating some sort of gangster group are 10 a penny but this one is so well done, the action is great and…

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By Nicky M (262) on 22 Apr 2008

A low budget action movie with it's fair share of bad actors, but with what they had to work with the director still put together a surprisingly…

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By Anton Bitel (1,340) for Movie Gazette (140) on 09 Sep 2007

It is is in effect 'The Godfather: the next Generation' - an immigrant saga of family, blood and assimilation that just happens to be set in…

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By Frances H (1,591) on 15 Nov 2014

I can't approve of any movie that makes mobsters of any nationality look honorable and heroic…

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By Jason J (1,369) on 22 Oct 2010

A well made b-movie which has impressive action scenes, great performances, unique camera shots and good music…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 17 Aug 2008

ACTUALLY A VERY GOOD MOVIE. ACTING IS A LITTLE STIFF. bUT AN INTERESTING MOVIE…

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By Mike A (627) on 03 Feb 2008

Really enjoyed this, blood and shootings galore, with a decent ending well worth watching…

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