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.”
Synopsis
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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Showdown In Little Tokyo (1991) Official Trailer - Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-15
Top Cast
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Dolph Lundgren
Detective Kenner
Brandon Lee
Johnny Murata
Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Yoshida
Tia Carrere
Minako
Toshishiro Obata
Sato
Philip Tan
Tanaka
Rodney Kageyama
Eddie
Ernie Lively
Detective Nelson
Renee Griffin
Angel
Reid Asato
Muto
Takayo Fischer
Mama Yamaguchi
Simon Rhee
Ito
Vernee Watson
Nonnie Russell - Coroner
Lenny Imamura
Kickboxer #1
Roger Yuan
Kickboxer #2
Susan E. Cox
Mrs. Kenner
Rick Cramer
Mr. Kenner
Keith Boldroff
Kenner as a Young Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 23, 1991
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 30, 1992
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.28x
-$5.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark L. Lester
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet
- Original Score
- David Michael Frank
- Original Title
- Showdown in Little Tokyo
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Original Pictures, Little Tokyo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark L. Lester
Stephen Glantz, Caliope Brattlestreet
David Michael Frank
Mark Irwin
Michael Eliot, Robert A. Ferretti, Steven Kemper
Mark L. Lester, Martin E. Caan
Department Leadership Roster
Mark L. Lester
Director
Michael Eliot
Editor
Robert A. Ferretti
Editor
Mark L. Lester
Producer
Craig Stearns
Production Design
Martin E. Caan
Producer
Steven Kemper
Editor
Mark Irwin
Director of Photography
Robyn Williams
Costume Design
Stephen Glantz
Writer
Caliope Brattlestreet
Writer
David Michael Frank
Original Music Composer
Terry Leonard
Stunt Coordinator
Stuart Baird
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Showdown in Little Tokyo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Showdown in Little Tokyo 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 directed Showdown in Little Tokyo?
Showdown in Little Tokyo was directed by Mark L. Lester.
Who stars in Showdown in Little Tokyo?
The principal cast of Showdown in Little Tokyo includes Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Tia Carrere, Toshishiro Obata.
When was Showdown in Little Tokyo released and how long is it?
Showdown in Little Tokyo was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
What was the box office and production budget of Showdown in Little Tokyo?
Showdown in Little Tokyo had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.28 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Showdown in Little Tokyo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Showdown in Little Tokyo was composed by David Michael Frank.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Showdown in Little Tokyo?
Showdown in Little Tokyo holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).