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Takeshi Kaneshiro - what members say


  • Returner
  • Returner review by Suzanne Bowen 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 David Gray 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 Ian Davies 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


  • House Of Flying Daggers on DVD (2004)
    Starring: Andy Lau,  Ziyi Zhang,  Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Director: Yimou Zhang
    Certificate: 15
    Near the end of the Tang Dynasty, police deputies Jin (Kaneshiro) and Leo (Lau) tangle with Mei (Zhang), a dancer suspected of having ties to a revolutionary faction known as the House of Flying Daggers. Enraptured by her, the deputies concoct a plan to save her from capture, and Jin leads her ...
    Rate this: 3.5 (73%)
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  • Returner on DVD (2002)
    Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Ann Suzuki,  Kirin Kiki
    Director: Takashi Yamazaki
    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 ...
    Rate this: 3.0 (61%)
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  • Sleepless Town on DVD (1998)
    Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Mirai Yamamoto,  Kippei Shiina
    Director: Chi-Ngai Lee
    Certificate: 15
    Kabukico is a criminal zone where organised gangs from Taiwan, Shanghai and Beijing are pitted against each other for money, power and territory. Kenichi, a member of the Taiwanese Mafia, half-Chinese half-Japanese stolen goods dealer, now operates alone, using his wits to keep himslef safe amongst ...
    Rate this: 2.5 (51%)
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  • Hero on DVD (1997)
    Starring: Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Yuen Wah,  Yuen Biao
    Director: Corey Yuen
    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 (52%)
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  • Fallen Angels (1995)
    Starring: Leon Lai,  Michelle Reis,  Takeshi Kaneshiro
    Director: Wong Kar-Wai
    Certificate: TBC
    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 ...
    Rate this: 4.0 (77%)
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  • Chungking Express on DVD (1994)
    Starring: Brigitte Lin,  Takeshi Kaneshiro,  Faye Wong
    Director: Kar Wai Wong
    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 ...
    Rate this: 3.5 (74%)
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  • Doctor Wai / Jet Li - The Kung Fu Years
    Starring: Jet Li,  Rosamund Kwan,  Charlie Yeung
    Director: Siu-Tung Ching
    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 ...
    Rate this: 2.5 (51%)
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Takeshi Kaneshiro facts

5 most recent films


House Of Flying Daggers - BLU-RAY Version - 4.0 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - 3.5 stars
Returner - 3.0 stars
Sleepless Town - 2.5 stars
Hero - 2.5 stars

5 highest-rated films


Fallen Angels - 4.0 stars
Chungking Express - 3.5 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - 3.5 stars
Returner - 3.0 stars
Hero - 2.5 stars

5 lowest-rated films


Doctor Wai / Jet Li - The Kung Fu Years - 2.5 stars
House Of Flying Daggers - BLU-RAY Version - 4.0 stars
Doctor Wai - 2.5 stars
Sleepless Town - 2.5 stars
Hero - 2.5 stars

Most frequent co-stars


Ziyi Zhang - 2 times - show films
Andy Lau - 2 times - show films
Billy Chow - 2 times - show films
Jet Li - 2 times - show films
Charlie Yeung - 1 times - show films

Most frequent directors


Yimou Zhang - 2 times - show films
Siu-Tung Ching - 2 times - show films
Kar Wai Wong - 1 times - show films
Takashi Yamazaki - 1 times - show films
Corey Yuen - 1 times - show films