Showdown in Little Tokyo is a 1991 action film directed by Mark L. Lester and starring Dolph Lundgren as Chris Kenner and Brandon Lee as Johnny Murata. The film was one of Lee's last roles before his death.
The plot follows Kenner, a white American with a Japanese upbringing, who is tasked with investigating a series of murders in the Little Tokyo area of Los Angeles. He is partnered with Murata, a Japanese-American who has distanced himself from his Japanese heritage. The two have a strained relationship at first, but eventually bond over their shared martial arts skills.
As they investigate the murders, they discover that a powerful yakuza boss named Yoshida is behind them. Yoshida is also a drug dealer who has ties to Kenner's past, and the two men have a personal vendetta against each other.
As they delve deeper into the case, Kenner and Murata must use their martial arts skills to take down Yoshida and his gang. The film features several high-octane action sequences, including a memorable showdown between Lundgren and Lee in a sauna.
Overall, Showdown in Little Tokyo is a fast-paced action film that blends martial arts and police procedural elements. It remains a cult classic among fans of the genre, and is notable for featuring one of Brandon Lee's final performances.