Countdown

Countdown

Action, Thriller | Nov. 23, 1996

When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.

Countdown

Action, Thriller | Nov. 23, 1996

Countdown
When Chris Murdoch falls obsessively in love with a Japanese girl attending University in Seattle (Kaori Ozaki) he murders Japanese men who have shown her kindness under the pretext of revenge for the attack on Pearl Harbor during WWII. However the ruse involves the FBI in the case, and Agent Sara Daniels. However, the investigation is hampered when Yoko Sugimura of the Tokyo Police arrives to take Kaori back to her influential father. Despite their initial dislike, Sara and Yoko are forced to work together to stop Chris when his obsession is manifest with high explosives.
IMDb rating 3.9
Producers Overseas FilmGroup, TBS, Tohokushinsha Film Corporation, Toei Video Company, Ltd.
Original title Countdown
Directors Keoni Waxman
Writers Toshiyuki Tajima, Keoni Waxman

Cast

Lori Petty

as Sara Daniels

Jason London

as Chris Murdoch

James Le Gros

as Lt. Michael Killip

Yuki Amami

as Yoko Sugimura