Takeshis'
"500% Kitano - nothing to add!"
Originally released in 2005. Takeshis' is a comedy/drama film. directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Starring Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyono, and Kayoko Kishimoto
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 2, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (84 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano
Kotomi Kyono
as Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor
Kayoko Kishimoto
as Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer
Ren Osugi
as Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver
Susumu Terajima
as Takeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor
Tetsu Watanabe
as TV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
Akihiro Miwa
as Self
Naomasa Musaka
as Film Studios Tattooist
Koichi Ueda
as Film Crew Member close to the Director
Kanji Tsuda
as Film Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- dentsu Music and Entertainment
- TV Asahi
- Office Kitano
- Bandai Visual
- Tokyo FM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Takeshis' 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 wa...
Who directed Takeshis'?
Takeshis' was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
How long is Takeshis'?
Takeshis' has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Takeshis' released?
Takeshis' was released on September 2, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Takeshis'?
The main cast of Takeshis' includes Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyono, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima.