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6 days ago · Sep 23. Takeshi Kitano. Written by Gill Princen. Challenge to yourself: Find a handful of Japanese actors with a track record capable of matching that of cinematic icon Takeshi Kitano, also known as Beat Takeshi. Kitano’s story takes root in the gritty streets of post-war Tokyo and, through the backdoors of comedy, finds its way to Japan’s ...
Sep 6, 2024 · Japanese cult director Takeshi Kitano said on Friday he was "a bit embarrassed" by his new movie being premiered at Venice, explaining that he never expected it to get seen at the...
Sep 6, 2024 · ‘Broken Rage’ Review: Takeshi Kitano Defies Expectations in a Gleefully Concise Yakuza Parody. Venice: The Japanese auteur fills his 66-minute runtime with more humor than you'll find in quite...
Sep 6, 2024 · VENICE (Reuters) – Japanese cult director Takeshi Kitano said on Friday he was “a bit embarrassed” by his new movie being premiered at Venice, explaining that he never expected it to get seen at the prestigious film festival.
Sep 1, 2024 · The legendary, multi-talented Japanese celebrity Takeshi Kitano (Outrage Coda, Battle Royale, Hana-Bi) is heading back to bloodshed with Amazon MGM Studios’ Broken Rage, an upcoming thriller he not only directs, but also stars in.
Sep 4, 2024 · Takeshi Kitano, also known by his stage name “Beat Takeshi,” is one of Japan’s most versatile and influential filmmakers and actors. Beginning his career in comedy, Kitano has successfully transitioned into a celebrated director and actor known for his unique style in crime dramas and yakuza films.
Sep 6, 2024 · Launched in the mid-1980s, Castle helped cement Kitano’s irreverent alter-ego, “Beat” Takeshi, as a household name, yet it also fostered a kind of split personality disorder the director’s had to wrestle with since.
