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Takeshis'

151h 48m2005Takeshi Kitano
IMDb: 6.3/10
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"500% Kitano - nothing to add!"

Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Takeshis' (2005) about?

Beat Takeshi lives the busy and sometimes surreal life of a showbiz celebrity. One day he meets his blond lookalike named Kitano, a shy convenience store cashier, who, still an unknown actor, is waiting for his big break. After their paths cross, Kitano seems to begin hallucinating about becoming Beat.

Who stars in Takeshis'?

Takeshis' stars Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano), Kotomi Kyono (Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor), Kayoko Kishimoto (Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer), Ren Osugi (Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver), Susumu Terajima (Takeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor). The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

How long is Takeshis'?

Takeshis' has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2005. It is rated 15.

Is Takeshis' worth watching?

Takeshis' holds an IMDb rating of 6.3/10. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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