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American Yakuza [DVD] [1993]

DVD ~ Viggo Mortensen
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Viggo Mortensen, Michael Nouri, Robert Forster, Franklyn Ajaye, Yuji Okumoto
  • Directors: Frank Cappello
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL, Special Edition
  • Language English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Contender Entertainment Group
  • DVD Release Date: 14 Feb 2005
  • Run Time: 95 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0006L7O34
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 29,169 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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An American FBI agent is lured away by the Japanese Mafia--the Yakuza--in this wall-to-wall action film. When Agent Nick Davis (Mortensen) is sent by the FBI to infiltrate the Yakuza's American branch, he finds himself quickly progressing and gaining acceptance into the family. Soon, his loyalties begin to fray when they are tested in conflicts with the Italian Mafia and an FBI force.

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5.0 out of 5 stars You won't regret watching this, 2 Nov 2003
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This review is from: American Yakuza [DVD] [1993] (DVD)
This is a fantastic film. It is very violent and bloody but the story behind is riveting. Nick Davis (an alias for FBI agent David) infiltrates the Yakuza, the Japanese mafia. They induct him into their family trusting him fully. Nick's loyalty to the FBI and to his new friends is put to the test. The ending is fantastic and incredibly moving. A real must see, you really won't regret it.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Worth watching......, 7 Jan 2009
By Ross Symonds "BF Addict" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Mortensen makes this work, and plays a similar role in 'Eastern Promise' 2008. Doesnt deserve 1 star from the idiot who 'reviewed' this previously, so felt obliged to speak out. Speaking as someone who usually watches subbed Asian cinema (lots in fact) but couldnt be bothered to read subtitles one night, it was a pleasant surprise. Some nice camerawork, choreography & a few great performances far outweigh the many cultural errors & cliches within. Wouldnt want to own it, but watch it if you get the chance. 6.8 out of 10.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing despite Viggo., 6 Jan 2005
By A. Schnackenberg "Savage Pink" (London England) - See all my reviews
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Rented this on the strength of other reviews and was very disappointed. Mostly I was interested in Viggo, and although he was lovely to look at his performance wasn't great - not that he had any kind of a decent script to work with. The premise of the story is pretty unbelieveable and there is neither enough action to make it a great action film nor enough tension to make it a good drama. Not a total waste of an hour and a half but certainly not a great film by a long stretch.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Lost in translation...
A surprisingly decent if dated film, from a Viggo Mortensen in his early non-fame days. The fight scenes seem to be a ripped-off john woo movies, and the way Mortensen comes to... Read more
Published 6 months ago by R. Matfen

1.0 out of 5 stars Rated R for... rEtArdEd
Rubbish, daft, incredibly mediocre... not even a B movie... below a B movie. A movie designed for people who don't wanna use their brain. Seriously, it's terrible...
Published 23 months ago by Paul Smithson

4.0 out of 5 stars Hollywood take on a Japanese phenomenon
I'll start by saying I enjoyed this film. I have long been a follower of the Japanese Yakuza films and if anyone wants to see it at it's best look for films by Ryuhei Kitamura or... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2007 by Ricouk

1.0 out of 5 stars Avoid
This film is an abomination and should have been smote from existence a long time ago.

Do not buy or rent this film.

Published on 12 Nov 2005 by smivvy

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