Question 1

What real-world criminal organization is the fictional Sanwa-Kai Yakuza clan based on?

Accepted Answer

The Sanwa-Kai Yakuza clan is the Japanese pronunciation of the Triads, a powerful criminal organization.

Question 2

Why was the release of Shinjuku Incident delayed from its original date?

Accepted Answer

The movie was delayed from September 25, 2008 due to resistance from the Beijing government.

Question 3

How long did director Derek Tung-Sing Yee plan Shinjuku Incident before filming?

Accepted Answer

Director Derek Tung-Sing Yee had been planning the movie for almost ten years, with filming delayed until 2007 due to Jackie Chan's schedule.

Question 4

What is the real name of Jackie Chan's character Steelhead?

Accepted Answer

Steelhead's real name is Zhao Tie, which translates to 'Iron Zhao'.

Question 5

Which actor's role in Shinjuku Incident marked their final performance?

Accepted Answer

Toru Minegishi's role as Koichi Muranishi marks his final performance after his death in 2008.

Question 6

What real-world criminal organization inspired the fictional Sanwa-Kai Yakuza clan in the film?

Accepted Answer

The fictional Sanwa-Kai Yakuza clan is actually the Japanese pronunciation of the Triads, according to IMDb trivia.

Question 7

Why was the release of Shinjuku Incident delayed from its original September 2008 date?

Accepted Answer

The film's release was delayed due to resistance from the Beijing government, as noted in IMDb trivia.

Question 8

How long had director Derek Tung-Sing Yee been planning Shinjuku Incident before filming began?

Accepted Answer

Director Derek Tung-Sing Yee stated the movie had been in planning stages for almost ten years before filming started in November 2007.

Question 9

What is the meaning behind Jackie Chan's character name Steelhead?

Accepted Answer

Steelhead's real name is Zhao Tie, which translates to 'Iron Zhao' according to IMDb trivia.

Question 10

Which actor's role in Shinjuku Incident marked their final film appearance?

Accepted Answer

This film marks Toru Minegishi's final role after his death in 2008, as noted in IMDb trivia.

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