Showdown in Little Tokyo

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Showdown in Little Tokyo

R

1991

1h 37m

Action

Crime

Drama

Mystery & Thriller

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An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner (Dolph Lundgren) is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata (Brandon Lee), a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

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Ed Travis

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Feb 3, 2019

Mark L. Lester's... total inability to restrain himself from pumping up every explosion... and murdering each villain... twice, allows for a hugely entertaining time machine to 1991.

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Jan 16, 2019

C-

A violent and dumb exploitation B-movie martial arts film.

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Jan 9, 2016

2/4

A hopelessly generic actioner...

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Michael Dequina

TheMovieReport.com

Jan 11, 2007

1/5

Emanuel Levy

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Aug 26, 2005

2/5

Fred Topel

About.com

Oct 9, 2003

3/5

Fun B-grade martial arts movie. Lee has some great lines.

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Robert P

@Superbad Oct 10, 2026

Showdown In Little Tokyo is a *2.5* star Movie!

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Sarah M

@RT11496673 Sep 9, 2026

This film is pure cheese, in the best way! I love it

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Darren D

@DarrenJD Apr 28, 2026

Showdown in Little Tokyo is the confident version of Samurai Cop.

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Matt J

@RT95392035 Apr 20, 2026

Cheese factory, but a good time if you like late 80s, early 90s action flicks. It was pretty cool to see Brandon Lee in something. I really only knew him from The Crow which I love. Some of the lines in this had me laughing.

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Tyler N

@RT33166214 Nov 4, 2025

A fun watch with some really cheesy scenes, awesome lines, and quality martial arts skills. If you’re looking for something high-octane but nothing too serious, this is a good option.

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Noel L

@RT15930389 Sep 5, 2025

The action sequences were poorly done and sloppy, the acting needed much improvement, and the dialogue was tough to listen to at times

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Synopsis

An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner (Dolph Lundgren) is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata (Brandon Lee), a Japanese-American who isn't in touch with his roots. Despite their differences, both men excel at martial arts, and utilize their formidable skills when they go up against Yoshida (Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa), a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

Director: Mark L. Lester
Producer: Mark L. Lester, Martin E. Caan
Screenwriter: Caliope Brattlestreet, Stephen Glantz
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Bros., Original Pictures
Rating: R
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 23, 1991, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA): $1.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround

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