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Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Directing·1947·99 films

Takeshi Kitano (北野 武, Kitano Takeshi, born January 18, 1947), also known in Japan as Beat Takeshi (ビートたけし, Bīto Takeshi), is a Japanese comedian, actor, and filmmaker. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host.…

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As Director

Zatoichi
Zatoichi (2003)
Fireworks
Fireworks (1997)
Sonatine
Sonatine (1993)
Kikujiro
Kikujiro (1999)
Brother
Brother (2000)
Outrage
Outrage (2010)
Violent Cop
Violent Cop (1989)
Dolls
Dolls (2002)
Kids Return
Kids Return (1996)
Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage (2012)
Boiling Point
Boiling Point (1990)
A Scene at the Sea
A Scene at the Sea (1991)
Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda (2017)
To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema (2007)
Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Broken Rage
Broken Rage (2024)
Takeshis'
Takeshis' (2005)
Getting Any?
Getting Any? (1995)
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015)
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007)
Kubi
Kubi (2023)
Morning
Morning (2014)
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1 (2009)
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage (1997)

As Actor

Ghost in the Shell
Ghost in the Shell (2017)Aramaki
Battle Royale
Battle Royale (2000)Kitano
Johnny Mnemonic
Johnny Mnemonic (1995)Takahashi
Zatoichi
Zatoichi (2003)Zatoichi / Ichi
Fireworks
Fireworks (1997)Yoshitaka Nishi
Sonatine
Sonatine (1993)Aniki Murakawa
Kikujiro
Kikujiro (1999)Kikujiro
Battle Royale II: Requiem
Battle Royale II: Requiem (2003)Kitano
Brother
Brother (2000)Aniki Yamamoto
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983)Hara
Outrage
Outrage (2010)Otomo
Violent Cop
Violent Cop (1989)Azuma Ryosuke
Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage (2012)Otomo
Boiling Point
Boiling Point (1990)Uehara
Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda (2017)Otomo
To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema (2007)The projectionist (segment "Rencontre unique")
Taboo
Taboo (1999)Toshizo Hijikata
Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)Machisu
Izo
Izo (2004)Chancellor
Broken Rage
Broken Rage (2024)Nezumi
Takeshis'
Takeshis' (2005)Beat Takeshi / Mr. Kitano
Getting Any?
Getting Any? (1995)Scientist
Go, Go Second Time Virgin
Go, Go Second Time Virgin (1969)Gang Member
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015)Detective Murakami
Gonin
Gonin (1995)Ichiro Kyoya
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007)Takeshi / Yakuza / Father / Ninja / Detective / Astronomer
Blood and Bones
Blood and Bones (2004)Joon-pyong Kim
Kubi
Kubi (2023)Hashiba Hideyoshi
Trespassing Bergman
Trespassing Bergman (2013)Self
Tokyo Eyes
Tokyo Eyes (1998)Yakusa
Arakimentari
Arakimentari (2004)Self
Why Are We Creative?
Why Are We Creative? (2018)Self
Morning
Morning (2014)
While the Women Are Sleeping
While the Women Are Sleeping (2016)Sahara
The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit
The Monster X Strikes Back: Attack the G8 Summit (2008)Take-Majin (voice)
Dearest
Dearest (2012)Teruo Sugino
Mozu The Movie
Mozu The Movie (2015)Daruma
Citizen Kitano
Citizen Kitano (2020)Self
Aka Medaka
Aka Medaka (2015)Tatekawa Danshi
Erotic Liaisons
Erotic Liaisons (1992)Okuyama
Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tokyo Melody: A Film About Ryuichi Sakamoto (1985)Hara (archive footage)
The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor
The Mosquito on the Tenth Floor (1983)Man at Racetrack
Demon
Demon (1985)Yajima
No More Comics!
No More Comics! (1986)Police
Miwa: A Japanese Icon
Miwa: A Japanese Icon (2013)Himself
Prison Break
Prison Break (2017)Urata
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns (1993)Daisuke Shiba
Making-of Kids Return
Making-of Kids Return (1996)Himself
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel
Seicho Matsumoto's Black Gospel (2014)Rokuro Fujisawa
The Boss' Wife
The Boss' Wife (1988)Shoji Sugimoto, Hitman
Summer Secrets
Summer Secrets (1982)Ramen shop owner
Kikoku
Kikoku (2010)Private First Class Oomiya
The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano
The Unpredictable Takeshi Kitano (1999)Self
Makoto-chan
Makoto-chan (1980)
A Legend of Turmoil
A Legend of Turmoil (1992)Kiichirou Yashiro
Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano
Scenes by the Sea: Takeshi Kitano (2000)Self
A Special Day
A Special Day (2012)Self
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart
Joke with a Sorrowful Heart (1985)Hiroshi Igarashi
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso
Kogoro Akechi vs Kaijin Nijyuu Menso (2002)Niju Menso
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell! (2004)Self
The Dump Truck Rascal
The Dump Truck Rascal (1981)
Manon
Manon (1981)Shinobu
Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special
Doctor X: Gekai Daimon Michiko Special (2016)
Dioxin from Fish!
Dioxin from Fish! (1992)Azuma
Hoshi wo tsugu mono
Hoshi wo tsugu mono (1990)Yama no hito
The 8th Floor
The 8th Floor (2014)Self
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World
AUM: The Cult at the End of the World (2025)Self (archive footage)
Completely... With That Air!
Completely... With That Air! (1981)
Yayoi Kusama: I Love Me
Yayoi Kusama: I Love Me (2008)
雨の降る駅
雨の降る駅 (1986)演员
Plankton Salesmen
Plankton Salesmen (2017)Self (archive footage)
A Living Promise
A Living Promise (2016)Detective Koichiro Iwase
What the War Meant
What the War Meant (2008)Hideki Tojo
The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo
The Crimes of Kiyoshi Ōkubo (1983)Kiyoshi Ôkubo
Kichiku
Kichiku (2002)
Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE
Shooting Film is Battleground: Making of BATTLE ROYALE (2001)Self
Kim's War
Kim's War (1991)Kim Hyi-ro
The 300 million yen robbery
The 300 million yen robbery (2000)
Making of 'Battle Royale'
Making of 'Battle Royale' (2000)Self
Shoko Asahara with Takeshi
Shoko Asahara with Takeshi (1991)Self
KILL THEM ALL
KILL THEM ALL (1990)
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II
The Final Battleground — Making of Battle Royale II (2003)Self
Jesus' Ark
Jesus' Ark (1985)Takeyoshi Sengoku
Zankyo
Zankyo (1999)
In Between Mountains and Oceans
In Between Mountains and Oceans (2014)Himself
The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls
The Yagyu Code: Secret Scrolls (1990)
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: Kyōfu Eizō Kaiki Shashin Korekushon (1999)
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1
Takeshi's Castle Vol. 1 (2009)
The Golden Cups: One More Time
The Golden Cups: One More Time (2004)Himself
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable
Kiseki Taiken! Anbiribabō: 1999 Nostradamus Senritsu no Daiyogen Mysterious Unbelievable (1999)
In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
In Your Blood: Hoki Naiden
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage
Hana-bi (1997) – Behind-the-scenes Footage (1997)Self - Himself

As Writer

Zatoichi
Zatoichi (2003)
Fireworks
Fireworks (1997)
Sonatine
Sonatine (1993)
Kikujiro
Kikujiro (1999)
Brother
Brother (2000)
Outrage
Outrage (2010)
Violent Cop
Violent Cop (1989)
Dolls
Dolls (2002)
Kids Return
Kids Return (1996)
Beyond Outrage
Beyond Outrage (2012)
Boiling Point
Boiling Point (1990)
A Scene at the Sea
A Scene at the Sea (1991)
Outrage Coda
Outrage Coda (2017)
To Each His Own Cinema
To Each His Own Cinema (2007)
Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise (2008)
Broken Rage
Broken Rage (2024)
Takeshis'
Takeshis' (2005)
Getting Any?
Getting Any? (1995)
Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid (2021)
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen
Ryuzo and the Seven Henchmen (2015)
Glory to the Filmmaker!
Glory to the Filmmaker! (2007)
Kubi
Kubi (2023)
Morning
Morning (2014)
Analog
Analog (2023)
Kids Return: The Reunion
Kids Return: The Reunion (2013)
Many Happy Returns
Many Happy Returns (1993)
Asakusa Kid
Asakusa Kid (2002)