Plot — What is American Yakuza about?
When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia lead by Dino Campanela and Nick rescues and saves the life of Shuji Sawamoto, who is the representative of Yakuza interests in America. Shuji hires Nick to work for Yakuza and becomes his godfather in the family after his oath to join Yakuza. However, Nick is a lonely FBI undercover agent assigned to penetrate the criminal organization. When the FBI discovers that Campanela is organizing a massive attack to destroy the Yakuza, Nick's boss Littman calls off the operation to leave the dirty work to the Italian Mafia. But the connection of Nick with Shuji and his goddaughter Yuko forces him to help his Japanese family.
Top Cast & Director
▶ American Yakuza — Official Trailer
Streaming Availability
You can currently stream American Yakuza on:
Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Crime, Action, Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 96 min |
| Audience Score | 58% (5.8/10, 77 votes) |
American Yakuza — FAQ
Is American Yakuza worth watching? American Yakuza holds a 5.8/10 rating from 77 viewers. When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitairy, he is hired to operate a forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia l
Who directed American Yakuza? Directed by Frank A. Cappello.
Who is in the cast of American Yakuza? It stars Viggo Mortensen, Ryo Ishibashi, Michael Nouri, Franklyn Ajaye, Yuji Okumoto, Anzu Lawson and more.
Where can I stream American Yakuza? You can stream American Yakuza on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did American Yakuza release? It released in 1993.
