Born in Tokyo, he initially rose to fame as a comedian and television host. Transitioning to film in the 1980s, he became renowned for his work as a director, actor, and screenwriter. Known for his distinctive style, blending deadpan humor with violent and poetic imagery, he gained international acclaim with films like "Sonatine" and "Hana-bi." His multifaceted career also includes achievements in painting, writing, and music, establishing him as a versatile and influential figure in Japanese culture.
AKIRA (2016)
In the year 2016, a young boy discovers he has extraordinary powers and embarks on a journey to save his city from destruction. Along the way, he...
GHOST IN THE SHELL
In the near future, Major is the first of her kind: A human saved from a terrible crash, who is cyber-enhanced to be a perfect soldier devoted to...
KIKUJIRO
Kikujiro is a heartwarming drama about a young boy who embarks on a journey to find his mother with a gruff and unlikely companion. Along the way,...
JOHNNY MNEMONIC
Set in a dystopian future, Johnny Mnemonic is a cyberpunk thriller following the story of Johnny, a data courier with a cybernetic brain implant that...
ZATOICHI
Zatoichi reimagines the legendary blind swordsman in Takeshi Kitano’s stylish, brutal, and unexpectedly humane revival. Zatoichi wanders into a...
OUTRAGE
Outrage is a gritty crime drama that delves into the violent and treacherous world of the yakuza, Japan's notorious organized crime syndicates....
SONATINE
Sonatine is a Japanese film that explores the life of a weary yakuza boss named Murakawa, portrayed by Takeshi Kitano. Disillusioned by his violent...