Overkill (1987)
Directed by Ulli Lommel
Genres - Mystery, Thriller |
Sub-Genres - Police Detective Film |
Release Date - Nov 13, 1987 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 78 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
The Los Angeles Japanese district, Little Tokyo, provides the setting for this violent crime drama that centers upon a determined cop's efforts to oust the dreaded Yakuza (Japanese Mafia) from his city. Before he can do this, he must prove that they have indeed infiltrated Little Tokyo. He doesn't have much luck until he meets Akashi, a former Tokyo cop who is intimate with the methods of the criminal organization.
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bad-guy, death, detective, gangster, good-guy, Japan, killing, revenge