with a collaboration with Sydney Pollack, Robert Town, Paul Schrader, and Robert Mitchum, how could you go wrong? My words cant really do this film justice because im terrible at reviews, but here it goes.
This is by far my favorite Yakuza film, even though its made by an american director. I feel it really explores japanese culture, the concepts of honor and respect, friendship, and promises kept. Its got a classy, neo-noir atmosphere though out - real cool and subtle between it's intense and excellently shot action scenes. a great plot, great direction, great acting and great writing, now one of my top ten favs, give this one a watch asap.