AMERICAN YAKUZA (1993)

The mob has a new enemy.

When Japanese filmmaking powerhouse Toei Pictures decided to expand their iconic V-Cinema line to North America, the first result was the explosively violent American Yakuza, featuring an early lead performance from Viggo Mortensen in the title role.

Featuring an outstanding supporting cast including Michael Nouri (The Hidden), Franklyn Ajaye (Deadwood), Nicky Katt (Grindhouse) and Robert Forster (Jackie Brown), director Frank Cappello weaves an exhilarating tale of deception and betrayal in this underseen trans-continental gangster thriller.

Special Features and Technical Specs:

• NEW 2K RESTORATION from the original camera negative by Toei Pictures
• Original lossless stereo audio
• Optional English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Brand new audio commentary with director Frank Cappello and actor Anzu (Cristina) Lawson
• Yakuza Style, a newly filmed interview with director Frank Cappello
• Decoding Honor, an archive interview with actor Viggo Mortensen
• Newly filmed interview with actor Ryo Ishibashi
• Original trailer
• Image gallery
• Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by OC Agency
• Collectors' booklet featuring new writing on the film by Patrick Macias