Showdown in Little Tokyo

Showdown in Little Tokyo

One's a warrior. One's a wise guy. They're two L.A. cops going after a gang of drug lords. Feet first.

Directed by Mark L. Lester

Produced by Original Pictures, Little Tokyo Productions

199179 min6.4 / 10

A buddy-cop action-comedy that balances martial arts spectacle with genuine warmth between two mismatched partners learning to trust each other.

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.

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  • Is Showdown in Little Tokyo sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Does Showdown in Little Tokyo end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

  • Is Showdown in Little Tokyo violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is Showdown in Little Tokyo easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Showdown in Little Tokyo scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

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