American Yakuza 12/25 Blu-ray (Rental)

An American FBI agent is lured away by the Japanese Mafia--the Yakuza. IN AMERICA, THEY CALL IT THE MAFIA... IN JAPAN, THEY CALL IT YAKUZA... WHEN THEY MEET, THEY CALL IT WAR! 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. Ex-convict Nick Davis (Mortensen) gets a job in a factory that turns out to be owned by a powerful Japanese crime family. When Nick intervenes in a fiery confrontation and saves the life of family member Shuji (Ryo Ishibashi, Audition), he finds himself climbing the deadly ranks of the Yakuza in its bloody war against the Mafia. There's one problem, however; Nick's real name is David Brandt, and he's an undercover FBI agent whose loyalties will soon be tested to their breaking point. 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. Bonus Materials LIMITED EDITION CONTENTS 2K restoration from the original camera negative by Toei Pictures High Definition (1080p) Blu-ray presentation 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