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Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano

First major English-language documentary profile of the cult Japanese actor/director, Takeshi Kitano. Featuring interviews with many of his regular contributors and colleagues, the film explores Kitano's rise from working-class poverty to superstar of Japanese radio, TV, comedy and journalism, and follows the making of his US-Japanese gangster film, 'Brother'.

Top Cast

  • Takeshi Kitano

    Takeshi Kitano

    Self

  • Joe Hisaishi

    Joe Hisaishi

    Self

  • Masayuki Mori

    Masayuki Mori

    Self

  • Kazuyoshi Okuyama

    Kazuyoshi Okuyama

    Self

  • Nagisa Ōshima

    Nagisa Ōshima

    Self

  • Jeremy Thomas

    Jeremy Thomas

    Self

  • Tom Conti

    Tom Conti

    Self

  • Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana Ali

    Self

  • Omar Epps

    Omar Epps

    Self

Overview

First major English-language documentary profile of the cult Japanese actor/director, Takeshi Kitano. Featuring interviews with many of his regular contributors and colleagues, the film explores Kitano's rise from working-class poverty to superstar of Japanese radio, TV, comedy and journalism, and follows the making of his US-Japanese gangster film, 'Brother'.

Rating

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