Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1991, Showdown in Little Tokyo is an action and thriller film directed by Mark L. Lester, running about 79 minutes. “One's a warrior. One's a wise guy. They're two L.A. cops going after a gang of drug lords. Feet first.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. An American with a Japanese upbringing, Chris Kenner is a police officer assigned to the Little Tokyo section of Los Angeles. Kenner is partnered with Johnny Murata, 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, a vicious yakuza drug dealer with ties to Kenner's past.

Who’s in it. Showdown in Little Tokyo stars Dolph Lundgren as Sgt. Chris Kenner, Brandon Lee as Johnny Murata, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Funekei Yoshida and Tia Carrere as Minako Okeya, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Showdown in Little Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.3M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Showdown in Little Tokyo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Showdown in Little Tokyo tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.