American Yakuza (1993): Even Aragorn Couldn’t Rescue This [Side Reels]

American Yakuza is a straight-to-video film that may catch your eye because it stars the legendary Viggo Mortensen. In this episode, I explain that, even though I didn't like this film, it may be a good watch for aspiring writers and creatives. As an imitation of a heroic bloodshed film, there are writing lessons to learn here. When forklift driver and ex-con Nick Davis rescues Yakuza gangster Shuji Sawamoto from a mob hit, it marks the beginning of an unlikely friendship. As Nick grows clo...