ex: Lost In Translation, Tokyo Drift, and The Last SamuraiWhat are some American movies that show Japanese Culture?There's a great one called "The Challenge" starring Scott Glenn and the incredible Toshiro Mifune.
Here's the IMDB description:
Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and the other a businessman. At the behest of the businessman, Rick undertakes samurai training from the other brother, but joins his cause. He also becomes romantically involved with the samurai's daughter.What are some American movies that show Japanese Culture?
"American Dragon", "Showdown in Little Tokyo", "Black Rain"What are some American movies that show Japanese Culture?Babel shows some
The Grudge. Mr. Baseball (Tom Sellek playing baseball in Japan). Karate KidWhat are some American movies that show Japanese Culture?"My Geisha" with Shirley MacLaine, from the '60's. Very cool.What are some American movies that show Japanese Culture?
In response to an above post, The Joy Luck Club was Chinese
the joy luck club
crouching tiger hidden dragon
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There are some that show Japanese culture a little deeper and with understanding:
- Lost In Translation
- Jakuza (from 70's; with Robert Micham)
- Black Rain (Ridley Scott)
- Memoirs of a Geisha
- The Last Samurai
and the best approach to Japanese culture made by non-Japanese was TV series Shogun.
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