Takeshis'
- 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.
Takeshis' is a 2005 comedy-drama film written and directed by Beat Takeshi that blurs the line between reality and fantasy. The film follows Beat Takeshi himself as he encounters Kitano, his blond lookalike and a struggling convenience store cashier, leading to a surreal exploration of celebrity, identity, and ambition. A unique blend of humor and philosophical drama, Takeshis' is available to stream and purchase on various platforms.
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In cinemas
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Kotomi KyonoTakeshi's Girlfriend / Kitano's Female Neighbor
Kayoko KishimotoMahjong Parlor Woman / Audition Producer / Costumer
Ren OsugiTakeshi's Manager / Taxi Driver
Susumu TerajimaTakeshi's Friend / Kitano's Yakuza Neighbor
Tetsu WatanabeTV Wardrobe Master / Noodle Cook / Audition Actor
Akihiro MiwaSelf
Naomasa MusakaFilm Studios Tattooist
Koichi UedaFilm Crew Member close to the Director
Kanji TsudaFilm Director
Makoto AshikawaAssistant at Audition
Tamotsu Ishibashi
Toshi
Tadanobu Asano
Beat Kiyoshi
Trailer
Takeshis' (2005) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Takeshis' — frequently asked
When was Takeshis' released?
Takeshis' was released on September 2, 2005.
Who directed and starred in Takeshis'?
Beat Takeshi both wrote and directed the film, and also stars as a fictionalized version of himself.
What is the basic plot of Takeshis'?
The film follows Beat Takeshi, a busy celebrity, who meets Kitano, a shy blond lookalike working as a convenience store cashier. After they cross paths, Kitano begins experiencing surreal hallucinations about achieving stardom.
What genres does Takeshis' blend?
Takeshis' combines comedy, drama, and fantasy elements to create a unique film about celebrity and identity.
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