Episode 701 - Showdown in Little Tokyo (1991), Dolph Lundgren, and Brandon Lee

About this episode

Mark and John discuss the 1991 action film Showdown in Little Tokyo and its over-the-top elements.

Mark and John discuss the insane 1991 action film Showdown in Little Tokyo . Directed by Mark L. Lester (who also directed Commando ) and starring Dolph Lundgren, Brandon Lee, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, and a beer factory, the movie focuses on what happens when the Yakuza mess with a pair of overpowered cops. In this episode, they also talk about lifting cars, Yakuza parties, and overpowered characters. Enjoy!

People in this episode

Hosts: Mark, John

Topics covered

• action film
• Yakuza
• overpowered characters
• film discussion
• 1991 cinema

Keywords

• Showdown in Little Tokyo
• Dolph Lundgren
• Brandon Lee
• Yakuza
• action film
• 1991
• Mark L. Lester

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Yakuza

Books & works: Showdown in Little Tokyo, Commando

Places: Little Tokyo

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