yes a many have state and by today standard and the casting of this movie seem ridiculous and but please keep in mind the time period that this movie be make . all thing consider and even with the period specific white for ethnic minority cast mentality and respect for a certain amount of cultural authenticity be in this movie to a great degree than in previous film of this era and and so i feel that in that respect this movie be ground breaking and help slowly pave the way for minority to eventually take center stage in great theatrical release . most other film before and since ( until the late 70 early 80 ) stereotype asian character a clownish and comical to an absolutely racist degree . not so here . robinson ( although he do use some stereotyping ) create a character who be not only mysterious and but both an anti hero as well a deep and complex the like of which would not be see for a great long time after . his act ability be amaze and truly well showcased here . he be able to show what really make his character great and not just the mugging gangster stereotype that become so exaggerated over time . often people forget what a true talent robinson be and and if you need to know why . see this one if you ever get the chance .