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Takeshi Kaneshiro - what members say


  • Returner
  • Returner review by from Lincoln, England
    Rated - 5 stars Great fun and action! 18 August 2005
    ...Japanese with English subtitles as I hate dubbed asian films. I love this film, Takeshi Kaneshiro (chinese guy with a Japanese name :-)) is so charismatic - I loved him in Chung...  
  • Chungking Express
  • Chungking Express review by from Clackmannanshire, Scotland
    Rated - 5 stars Stunning visuals and an unforgettable performance from Faye Wong 2 September 2005
    ...ng cops who frequent a takeaway food bar in Hong Kong. The first story features Takeshi Kaneshiro as the cop, and Brigitte Lin as a mysterious blonde wigged woman he encounters ...  
  • Hero
  • Hero review by from Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales
    Rated - 4 stars Epic Action Drama. 21 May 2006
    ...all costs when you can't rely on the government and gangsters rule the streets. Takeshi Kaneshiro flees to Shanghai with his brother (Yuen Wah) only to be forced to fight to sur...  

Takeshi Kaneshiro - filmography


  • Warlords on DVD (2008)
    Starring: Jet Li,  Andy Lau,  Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Director: Peter Chan,  Wai Man Yip,  Peter Ho-Sun Chan
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
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    Warlords is a heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi.
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 61% from 5,401 members
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  • Red Cliff - BLU-RAY Version (2008)
    Starring: Chang Chen,  Tony Leung Chiu Wai,  Zhang Fengyi
    Director: John Woo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLER and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 11 members
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  • Returner on DVD (2002)
    Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Ann Suzuki,  Kirin Kiki
    Director: Takashi Yamazaki
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Well it's worst case scenario for mankind in this blistering sci-fi action movie. Set in 2084 an alien invasion is on the verge of completely destroying the earth. But a time-traveller has been sent to the past to change history before the future can begin. Her name's Miri, and together with ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 59% from 2,515 members
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  • Hero on DVD (1997)
    Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Yuen Wah,  Yuen Biao
    Director: Corey Yuen
    Certificate: Certificate: TBC
    Ma enters the underworld in Shangai after first getting work as a coolie, but he is ill-prepared to deal with the cunning of his rival. NOTE: THIS IS NOT THE 2004 RELEASE
    Rate this: 2.5 stars out of 5 52% from 545 members
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  • Fallen Angels (1995)
    Starring: Leon Lai,  Michelle Reis,  Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Director: Wong Kar-Wai
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Killer is a disillusioned hit man, adored secretly by his beautiful female contact. Ho has a unique line in late-night shopkeeping, but little success with the gorgeous Cherry. Dazzlingly photographed and set to a cool trip-hop soundtrack, this is a violent, funny and surprisingly moving film from ..read more »
    Rate this: 4 stars out of 5 78% from 321 members
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  • Chungking Express on DVD (1994)
    Starring: Brigitte Lin,  Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Faye Wong
    Director: Wong Kar-Wai
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    'Chungking Express' is the ultra-stylish film by internationally acclaimed Hong Kong director Wong Kar-Wai. Using gorgeous Hong Kong stars and perfect pop music, 'Chungking Express' tells two stories of lovelorn cops, dangerous drug smugglers and California dreamers. The first story takes place ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 69% from 4,859 members
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  • Doctor Wai / Jet Li - The Kung Fu Years
    Starring: Jet Li,  Rosamund Kwan,  Charlie Yeung
    Director: Siu-Tung Ching
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    Dr Wai: Showcasing once again the fighting power of Asian superstar Jet Li, this Hong Kong box office smash is set in the early 20th century where Wai (Jet) embarks on an action packed quest in search of "The Scriptures With No Words".Jet Li - The Kung Fu Years: An inside look at Jet's Kung Fu ..read more »
    Rate this: 3 stars out of 5 53% from 34 members
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  • Red Cliff on DVD
    Starring: Tony Leung Chiu Wai,  Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Chen Chang
    Director: John Woo
    Certificate: Certificate: 15
    After directing stylish action films such as THE KILLER and FACE-OFF, director John Woo turns to Chinese history for inspiration with RED CLIFF. The Han Dynasty is facing its death in third century China, and the emperor raises a million-man army against two kingdoms that are hopelessly outmatched. ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 72% from 516 members
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Takeshi Kaneshiro - watch online


  • Warlords to Watch Now (2007)
    Starring: Jet Li,  Andy Lau,  Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Director: Peter Chan,  Wai Man Yip,  Peter Ho-Sun Chan
    Certificate: Certificate: 15 (TBC)
    Watch now: £2.49
    Run time: 112 minutes
    One of the most stunningly realized spectacles of all time is unleashed, pushing dazzling action and extraordinary scenes of combat to breathtaking limits rarely seen in modern cinema. This incredible story of the last great Warlords is the epic reborn! Under the corrupt rule of the Qing dynasty, ..read more »
    Rate this: 3.5 stars out of 5 74% from 70 members
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Takeshi Kaneshiro facts

5 most recent films

Warlords - BLU-RAY Version - 3.0 stars
Warlords - 3.0 stars
Red Cliff - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - 3.5 stars

5 highest-rated films

Fallen Angels - 4.0 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
Red Cliff - 3.5 stars
Chungking Express - 3.5 stars
Chungking Express - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films

First Love - Litter on the Breeze - 2.5 stars
Doctor Wai / Jet Li - The Kung Fu Years - 3.0 stars
Red Cliff - BLU-RAY Version - 3.5 stars
Doctor Wai - 2.5 stars
Hero - 2.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars

Jet Li - 5 times - show films
Andy Lau - 5 times - show films
Tukeshi Kaneshiro - 3 times - show films
Xu Jinglei - 3 times - show films
Jinglei Xu - 3 times - show films

Most frequent directors

Peter Ho-Sun Chan - 3 times - show films
Wa - 3 times - show films
Peter Chan - 3 times - show films
Wai Man Yip - 3 times - show films
John Woo - 2 times - show films