1985 - American Ninja 2024 - Tokyo Cowboy

@cancerjuly1989

2 күн бұрын

We have truly gone full circle.

@Ken-jw4xk

Күн бұрын

1986 - Gung Ho

@3ch056

Күн бұрын

The turns have tabled D: lol

@user-sn2cx7fb5w

Күн бұрын

1994 - Tokyo Cowboy

@KoNitzThe7th

23 сағат бұрын

boss...

As an Asian who moved to North America 15 years ago (Alberta, Saskatchewan), this trailer brings tears to my eyes. I fell in love with the culture, people, and way of life, and the locals embraced me and my family with open arms.

I love how this movie is a "SALARYMAN FILM".

Saw this movie’s premiere at a festival in Kansas last year. It’s fantastic!

Much respect for having the guts to make something original! Tired of remakes from Hollywood

@brucef310

2 күн бұрын

Lot's of original films come out EVERY WEEK. People just don't watch them.

@jimmyju76

2 күн бұрын

but isn't this movie basically Michael Keatons Gung Ho?

@Coolestmovies

2 күн бұрын

@@brucef310 So true! It’s so ridiculous to hear people endlessly complain about being tired of “remakes from Hollywood”’or whatever. Anyone who says that is openly admitting that that is all they watch (which is how they got sick of it). There are literally TONS of movies just like this one being made in North America, South America, Africa, Australia, Europe (east and west), Asia, and even parts of the Middle East. This is nothing new, but people continue to ignore it and then complain about the ‘bad’ Hollywood stuff THEY keep watching! 🙄 The writer of this film, Dave Boyle, is American and half-Japanese, and has been making movies JUST LIKE THIS ONE since 2006! So where were all the supposed Hollywood haters when he needed them? Now, he’s got Netflix’s House Of Ninjas under his belt, so suddenly anything else he does has higher visibility, but he’s been at this for a while. 👍

@SweetZombiJesus

Күн бұрын

Original, asides from the idea of a man from Tokyo being a modern-day cowboy in the west in a film called "Tokyo Cowboy". It was already done back in 1994.

@Coolestmovies

Күн бұрын

@@SweetZombiJesus That was a Canadian film, and a considerably different story. But yes, it was reasonably original at the time, but hardly the first ‘cross-cultural’ comedy-drama ever made. As I suggested, these kinds of smaller, independent movies have been around for decades. People who bemoan the lack of originality in “Hollywood” movies are simply watching too many Hollywood movies and don’t realize what else is out there. 😉

"One of those films Hollywood would ruin if it had the chance" The best review I've seen for a film.

I wish this was based on a true story. Japanese A5 Wagyu quality is on a whole nother level 🙌

I saw this at the Zions Indie Film Festival earlier this year, and I absolutely loved it. I hope it gets a huge nationwide release and that it does well. So good!

I'm happy Japanese cinema and representation is having a resurgence in the west after the early 2000's J-horror craze from long ago.

@Coolestmovies

2 күн бұрын

This is an American film. Japanese films never went away after the J-horror boom. A lot of excellent films have made it to these shores, via film fests, arthouse cinemas (the kind where Tokyo Cowboy has played), and even mainstream movie houses (depending on the size of your city). I was glad when the horror boom faded and we started seeing more Japanese films in North American from other genres. But at the end of the day, Tokyo Cowboy is fully American, but its secret weapons are writer Dave Boyle, who is part Japanese and has done a few cross-cultural films like this that are worth seeking out, and co-writer and star Ayako Fujitani (Steven Seagal’s daughter), a solid actress who rarely gets the credit she deserves. :)

@shinodamasaru7945

2 күн бұрын

@@Coolestmovies thanks God this is not Hollywood movie.

@lemonjulian

Күн бұрын

where are the black japanese representation though...;)

@JohnDoe-pt7ru

Күн бұрын

lol what a dumb take. Japanese media has been popular and success here since the damn 70-80s. You don't need to inject DEI nonsense here.

@Coolestmovies

Күн бұрын

@@JohnDoe-pt7ru Exactly. My own collection of Japanese cinema (including some nice prints that cost me a pretty penny) dates back to the silent era, and certainly westerners have been aware of Japanese cinema since at least the 1950’s. The same goes for movies from a lot of countries. They’ve often landed on our shores, but too many people just bemoan “Hollywood” because that’s all they watch, until they ‘discover’ a trailer like this one. 😄

Damn, Tetsuo Tachibana has arrived in America! 😂

Finally something original! Respect and thank you.

@glennevitt5250

7 күн бұрын

I agree with you 100% something original💯😎

@DADDYFATSACKABLE

7 күн бұрын

Original movies come out all the time. You’re just not paying attention.

@glennevitt5250

7 күн бұрын

@@DADDYFATSACKABLE I’m glad that some people are starting to look outside the box😎💯

@Ricky48888

7 күн бұрын

Original movies come out all the time. Just people are just lazy to go the theater.

@d.tesneair5805

6 күн бұрын

Hologram for the king Japanese story Gung Ho

after all these years, we're finally getting the Rawhide Kobayashi biopic the fans have been asking for! yeehaw!

Calamity Jane from Deadwood? I don’t need to see anymore, I know I’m going to love it.

@brucef310

2 күн бұрын

You don't even know her name.

This looks really good and seeing Jun Kunimura show up is a pleasant surprise.

Arata Iura is a darn great actor for sure. This is going to be a gem. For those interested in his recent works, for starters do check out the Japanese drama Unnatural. He plays a mortician / autopsy doctor whom one day had to literally autopsy his beloved murdered fiance.

Crikey! Not a remake, sequel or prequel - nor about superheroes. An actual original story. Amazing.

@RossMalagarie

6 күн бұрын

"story"? But when do the super villains show up? Is this a trilogy? Is there an after credits scene that ends on a cliffhanger setting up the cinematic universe?

@richardyocum-qi7db

5 күн бұрын

OHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO there are 4 superhero movies out in any given year I can't somehow get away and am forced to go.... OH NOOOOOOOOO. But somehow i'm okay with watching sports or episodic tv shows that are televised every few days or week. The madness they hypocritical madness

@jesusfernandez8677

5 күн бұрын

There are hundreds of movies like this every year! you just have to know where to find them.

@MichaelHughes124

5 күн бұрын

You do know like 500 notable feature-length films are released every year, right? Just because they're not showing at AMC doesn't mean they don't exist. Try harder.

@user-sn2cx7fb5w

3 күн бұрын

40% of newly released hollywood films are original IP. it's over 80% for the rest

Is that Calamity Jane from DeadWood?!??? I'm in....

This looks lovely and that last quote is funny and hopefully true!

See you around cowboy

1:19 I recognize that face anywhere. That is the Yakuza boss from "Kill Bill vol 1", the one whose head was taken by Oren Ishi.

I would love to see this, I hope it plays at my nearest arthouse theater

@PurdieFilms

3 күн бұрын

Which theater? I'll see what I can do--

@underratedmovies971

3 күн бұрын

@@PurdieFilms Laemmle Santa Clarita, CA

@PurdieFilms

3 күн бұрын

@@underratedmovies971 I'm reaching out to them today-- Thank you!

I just discovered Arata Iura in Unnatural and here he is in a full blown Hollywood indie...looks like a treat tbh.

Tachibana faked his death and heard Kiryu was in the US for a while.

Hope it gets some Oscar noms!

Great to see Calamity Jane back in cowboy boots 👌🏻

God I love a good Indie film. -Especially a dramedy. They kinda just make things right in the world of cinema. They balance out everything

Looks great, cant wait to see it.

I'M HOOKED

I want to watch this movie!

That’s something new and looks great.

Awesome, fascinated by the story

i like his innocence. ill watch it.

Ill watch this just for the filmography. It looks beautiful.

looks charming af to be honest, id watch

Lol this reminds me of the Cowboy Neon at Osaka 😂😂😂

The fact the named it "A Salaryman Film" tells you everything you need to know.

Wow, Its Cowboy Tanaka!!!

@jakeplissken699

19 сағат бұрын

The comment I was just about to post lol

My name is cowboy Tanaka

Looks wonderful

Looks interesting. Something different, I will definitely watch this movie.

"One of those films that hollywood would ruin if it had the chance". Damn, hot burn😂

It's like the Michael Keaton movie Gung Ho but in reverse!

I want to see this.

Excited!!

Hero i am cowboy Tanaka

This looks a like a REAL movie and one I actually want to see. So glad it's independent as well. Hollywood would have ruined this like everything else they touch. This kinda reminds me of the real life story of a Chinese cowboy named Bruce Wang who told his story on KZread. Can't wait to see this movie. Hollywood is in a serious "good" movie drought and audiences are thirsty for good, wholesome, meaningful, and original movies.

I am stoked

Ayako Fujitani!!!!!!!!

I already love this film

Looks great!

Robin Weigert is a force to he reckoned with. I hope she got to shine in this role.

@apostate

7 күн бұрын

I hope she is just a supporting character. This is not about Americans.

Definitely going to watch 😊

Looks beautiful.

ARATA！

I’m excited to see this!

This looks good. I'm getting Percy Adlon vibes.

Okay, this looks different and interesting. I'm in.

Very interested

Tokyo Cowboy = COWBOY BEBOP 😁

From Oregon with love.

It's like Gung Ho (1986) with horsies and moo moos.

Welp, consider me charmed!

Cowboy Tanaka!

I love it. Just love it. ❤

This looks excellent

Was that Calamity Jane? Looks good.

Looks good

Plot twist. The ranch choose to do Australian Wagyu in the end.

I really want to see this, along with trying the wagyu beef. I heard it is very expensive, but super delicious.

Looks good! Novel

Looking forward to this! Anyone know the name of the song playing?

@chadcannon7735

Күн бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting! This is our Tokyo Cowboy Theme Song, performed by Mai Fujisawa (Joe Hisaishi's daughter - you can hear her voice when she was a 4-year-old in Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind!), with lyrics by Ayako Fujitani. Hope you enjoy the film!

@mino5021

3 сағат бұрын

​@@chadcannon7735 Thank you for the thoughtful answer! Oh my goodness, Joe Hisaishi's daughter?! As someone who grew up watching Takeshi Kitano's and Hayao Miyazaki's movies, I'm a HUGE fan! I have a vast collection of his soundtracks, and when I lived in Japan I used to sing Mononoke Hime's theme song in Karaoke a lot. 😁 As someone who's a long time fan of Japanese cinema, and fell in love with cowboy aestehtics when playing a terrific videogame called Dead Redemption 2 during the pandemic close-down, I can't wait to see this movie! Wishing great success to it!

Look good

Reminds me of 'Schultze gets the blues'

I guess I know what I'll be doing on August 30th.

I'm going to take my grandfather to see this movie

I will be watching this Western!

Looks interesting

This looks good

Today is friday in california

This is interesting.

So that's what Tachibana has been doing since the end of Yakuza 0, I guess he faked his death

@thatbloomer5642

Күн бұрын

If Kashiwagi can survive, anyone can.

OMG COWBOY TANAKA

1:13 This song strangely reminds me of Japanese version of Polyushko-polye...

the content is interesting, wanna watch this.

Feels like a strange bite off of 'Minari' lol.

Reminds of Gung ho 86 movie with Michael Keaton about auto industry

Hello. My name is Cowboy Tanaka.

Gonna tell my kids this was clint eastwood

"one of those films that hollywood would ruin if it had the chance" 1:42 couldn't said any better than that

👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Hello my name is Cowboy Tanaka

In the meantime, New York Samurai.

@TheLukanda

6 күн бұрын

Forest Whitaker is looking at you funny.

Cowboy Tanaka

Is this our generation's Dance With Me?

There was 1994 tv movie called Samurai Cowboy with the same plot

@dodgerrichie7274

8 күн бұрын

I remember that movie. It was kinda similar to this movie, but not exactly the same plot.

Great movie 😊

Calamity Jane ❤

The closest we will get to a Rising Zan movie

smile from ping pong playing a dead on the inside salaryman makes me dead on the inside.

Wow. Such an obvious story. Surprised no one's done it already. Looks like a good time.