Film · Synopsis
Synopsis
Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manages to escape, and as they try to track him down, they get deeper and deeper into the Japanese Mafia scene and they have to learn that they can only win by playing the game—the Japanese way.
Release windows
When & where
US
- In CinemasFri, Sep 22, 1989
GB
- In CinemasFri, Jan 26, 1990Originally 18; downgraded 2007
CA
- In CinemasFri, Sep 22, 1989
AU
- In CinemasThu, Jan 18, 1990
FR
- In CinemasWed, Dec 6, 1989
- Streaming / DigitalThu, Dec 6, 2007VOD
- PhysicalTue, Oct 8, 1991VHS
DE
- In CinemasThu, Dec 14, 1989
JP
- In CinemasThu, Oct 5, 1989Tokyo International Film Festival
Where to watch
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Cast
Top of the call sheet
Michael Douglas
as Nick Conklin
Andy Garcia
as Charlie Vincent
Ken Takakura
as Masahiro
Kate Capshaw
as Joyce
Yūsaku Matsuda
as Sato
Shigeru Kōyama
as Ohashi
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