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Asakusa Kid (2002)

Genre : TV Movie, Drama

Runtime : 1H 51M

Director : Makoto Shinozaki
Writer : Dankan

Synopsis

After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.

Actors

Hakase Suidobashi
Hakase Suidobashi
Takeshi Kitano
Sujitarô Tamabukuro
Sujitarô Tamabukuro
Masayoshi Inoue
Saburo Ishikura
Saburo Ishikura
Senzaburō Fukami

Crews

Makoto Shinozaki
Makoto Shinozaki
Director
Dankan
Dankan
Screenplay
Masayuki Mori
Masayuki Mori
Executive Producer
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Original Story

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