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American Yakuza Limited Edition

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Released: 9th February 2026. 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. 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

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  • Details

    Released:
    9th February 2026
    Category:
    Feature, Thriller
    Studio:
    Arrow Video
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    18 – Suitable only for adults
    Barcode:
    5027035029788
  • Description

    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.

    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
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    95 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1 - 1.85:1, Stereo, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Frank Cappello and Anzu (Cristina) Lawson (actor), Image Gallery, Interviews: Ryo Ishibashi (actor); Viggo Mortensen (actor); Frank Cappello (director), Reversible sleeve featuring original and newly commissioned artwork by OC Agency, Trailers
    Manufacturer:
    Arrow Films
    [email protected]
    107 Cheapside | London | EC2V 6DN
    +44 782 183 3678
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