Takeshis'

Takeshis'

6.1

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.

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano

Kotomi Kyōno

Kotomi Kyōno

Takeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor

Kayoko Kishimoto

Kayoko Kishimoto

Mahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer

Ren Osugi

Ren Osugi

Takeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver

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