
Takeshis'
Sep 02 2005
•2h 48m
•Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
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.
Cast
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Takeshi Kitano
Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano

Kotomi Kyōno
Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor

Kayoko Kishimoto
Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer

Ren Osugi
Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver
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