American Yakuza
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American Yakuza

When Nick Davis leaves prison after one year in solitaire, he is hired to operate forklift in a warehouse in the harbor owned by the Japanese Yakuza p...atriarch Isshin Tendo. The place is assaulted by the Italian Mafia leaded 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 in 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. Show More

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American Yakuza (1993) is an action-packed crime thriller set in the dangerous world of the Japanese Yakuza and the Italian Mafia. The story revolves around Nick Davis, a former prisoner who finds employment at a warehouse owned by the Yakuza patriarch Isshin Tendo. When the warehouse comes under attack by the ruthless Italian Mafia led by Dino Campanela, Nick shows bravery and saves the life of Shuji Sawamoto, the representative of Yakuza interests in America.

Impressed by Nick's courage, Shuji recruits him to work for the Yakuza and becomes his godfather in the family. Little does Shuji know that Nick is actually an undercover FBI agent tasked with infiltrating the criminal organization. As Nick delves deeper into the Yakuza's operations, he uncovers a sinister plot orchestrated by Campanela to destroy the Yakuza.

As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Nick must navigate a dangerous path, torn between his duty as an FBI agent and his newfound loyalty to the Yakuza. With the FBI closing in on Campanela and his plans escalating, Nick finds himself caught in a deadly game where survival is uncertain.

American Yakuza is a gripping film that explores themes of loyalty, identity, and the blurred lines between good and evil. Packed with thrilling action sequences and intense performances, this movie will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.