Takeshis'(2005)
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Takeshis' 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.
Takeshis' (2005) is a comedy, drama and fantasy film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on September 2, 2005 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyono, Kayoko Kishimoto and Ren Osugi. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 92 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Producers:
- Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Nagi
- Production:
- dentsu Music and Entertainment, TV Asahi, Office Kitano, Bandai Visual, Tokyo FM
- Status:
- Released
Takeshis' (2005) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Takeshis' before you stream it.
Takeshis' Cast & Crew
Main 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
Makoto Ashikawa
as Assistant at Audition
Tamotsu Ishibashi
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano, produced by Masayuki Mori and Takio Yoshida.
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Takeshis' Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 92 ratings.
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Takeshis' – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Takeshis' online?
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Takeshis' (2005) is currently available to rent or buy from wavve. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Takeshis'?
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The main cast of Takeshis' (2005) includes Takeshi Kitano, Kotomi Kyono, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi and Susumu Terajima. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Takeshis' released?
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Takeshis' was released on September 2, 2005 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Takeshis' worth watching?
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Takeshis' (2005) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 92 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and fantasy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Takeshis'?
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