Summaries

A Japanese gangster is exiled to Los Angeles where his brother lives with a small but respectable multi-racial gang, who he inspires to expand their influence.

A Japanese Yakuza gangster is exiled to the United States. Takeshi settles in Los Angeles where his younger, half brother lives and finds that although the turf is new, the rules are still the same as they try to take over the local drug trade.—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • gang
  • gangster
  • yakuza
  • thug
  • chopsticks the eating utensil
Genres
  • Thriller
  • Crime
  • Drama
Release date Dec 12, 2000
Countries of origin Japan United Kingdom France
Language English Spanish Japanese Italian
Filming locations Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, California, USA
Production companies HanWay Films Recorded Picture Company (RPC) Office Kitano

Box office

Budget $10000000
Gross US & Canada $450594
Opening weekend US & Canada $60029
Gross worldwide $15250594

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 54m
Color Color
Sound mix DTS Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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