Takashi Miike
Biography: Takashi Miike (三池 崇史 Miike Takashi, born August 24, 1960) is a highly prolific and controversial Japanese filmmaker. He has directed over one hundred theatrical, video, and television productions since his debut in 1991. In the years 2001 and 2002 alone, Miike is credited with directing fifteen productions. His films range from violent and bizarre to dramatic and family-friendly.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: August 24, 1960
Deathday: N/A
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Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2
1998-07-24
Golden Wolf: Resurrection 2
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1998-07-24
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Hostel
2005-09-17
Hostel
Overview: Three backpackers head to a Slovakian city that promises to meet their hedonistic expectations, with no idea of the hell that awaits them.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-09-17
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Last Life in the Universe
2003-08-03
Last Life in the Universe
Overview: An obsessive-compulsive Japanese librarian living in Bangkok spends most of his days contemplating suicide in his apartment. His life changes when he witnesses the death of a young girl and becomes acquainted with her elder sister.
Genres: Drama Action Thriller
Original Language: th
Release Date: 2003-08-03
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Cult of Terror
2017-10-14
Cult of Terror
Overview: A journey of years through many countries and film festivals; a nostalgic, adrenaline-fueled and rock-spirited immersion into the universe of cinephilia, in search of genre specialists, fans and filmmakers who speak of their shared passion for fantastic cinema; a whole international spiritual community united under the cathartic shadow of horror.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2017-10-14
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Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
2000-01-22
Isola: Multiple Personality Girl
Overview: When a woman, able to read the thoughts of others, comes to help survivors of the 1995 Kobe earthquake, she encounters a girl with Multiple Personality Disorder whose dangerous 13th personality, Isola, must be stopped
Genres: Horror Action Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-01-22
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The Way to Fight
1996-09-27
The Way to Fight
Overview: Dangerous street fighter Kazuyoshi Tamai finds out that his rival, Takeshi, is the leader of a gang responsible for a series of assaults. Kazuyoshi is ready to face off against Takeshi, but comic challenges keep his nemesis out of reach. It's not until years later -- when Kazuyoshi becomes a championship boxer and Takeshi is a pro wrestler -- that they meet again in a battle that pits two combatants with very different fighting styles.
Genres: Drama Action Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1996-09-27
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Neighbour No. 13
2005-04-02
Neighbour No. 13
Overview: Juzo Murasaki is a young man traumatized by his experience of bullying at school. He returns to his hometown and takes a job on a building site with his old nemesis Toru Akai. But Juzo's trauma has created a monster; he harbors a second personality, Neighbor No. 13, a vicious, brutal and disfigured character intent on exacting a painful revenge on his bully.
Genres: Horror Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-04-02
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Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
2002-09-27
Ichi the Killer: Episode Zero
Overview: A masochistic mobster meets his match in the dark streets of Tokyo. His nemesis, Ichi, is a psychopathic killer with an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed. A horrifying secret burns in his mind, and his hands deal death without mercy. At last, the shrouds of mystery are parted to reveal the origin of the monster. The city will know its greatest fear at the unveiling of Ichi the Killer.
Genres: Animation Drama Horror Thriller Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-09-27
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Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor
2024-01-12
Takashi Miike : The V-Emperor
Overview: Takashi Miike is a cinema monster. Let's return to his filmography, his main themes, the framework of his monumental universe.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2024-01-12
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Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
1997-06-21
Young Thugs: Innocent Blood
Overview: Young Thugs: Innocent Blood follows three friends through their first year after leaving high school. Having robbed their teacher on their last day, Ryoko gets a job in a hair salon, while the two boys settle down into a career of enforcement and protection.
Genres: Drama Action Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1997-06-21
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Graveyard of Honor
2002-06-22
Graveyard of Honor
Overview: A barkeeper saves a Yakuza boss' life and thus makes his way up in the organization. However, his fear of nothing soon causes problems.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-06-22
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Yakuza Demon
2003-06-25
Yakuza Demon
Overview: Seiji and Yoshifumi are the only members of the Muto branch of the Date Family. The two respect and love their leader, Mr. Muto, like a father and the three share a firm bond. But their fate is sealed when the Family is involved in a conflict. Muto is unable to pay his share of funds for the oncoming battle but tells executives of the Family that he would fight at the front line instead. In the wish to protect Muto, Seiji has him arrested by the police. Ignoring the Family executives' mocks of "Muto escaped to prison", Seiji prepares for the battle and attacks like a demon on behalf of his boss...
Genres: Action Thriller
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-06-25
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Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri
2003-05-24
Most Dangerous Deka Matsuri
Overview: Third installment of the Deka Matsuri omnibus series. 11 films made under the conditions: "the main character must be a detective" "the length must not exceed 10 minutes" "at least five gags must be included"
Genres: Comedy Crime Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-05-24
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Ace Attorney
2012-02-11
Ace Attorney
Overview: Based primarily on the first game in the series, Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney, the film focuses on rookie defense attorney Phoenix Wright, as he strives to protect his clients in various murder trials, including the death of his mentor, Mia Fey, and the accusation of rival prosecutor, Miles Edgeworth. Phoenix's greatest ally is Mia's younger sister Maya, a spirit medium whose body is possessed by Mia to communicate with him.
Genres: Crime Mystery Drama
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2012-02-11
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Making of Zebraman
2004-08-15
Making of Zebraman
Overview: A documentary on the making of “Zebraman” directed by Takashi Miike.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2004-08-15
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Agitator
2001-10-28
Agitator
Overview: When a young Yakuza torments the customers in a rival crime family's nightclub, it is not long before his dead body is found. Soon, inter-family retaliation follows, resulting in the death for a prominent crime boss. Devastated by this turn of events, the temperamental Kenzaki vows to avenge his boss's death and, as bloody violence ensues, the body count reaches excessive proportions.
Genres: Crime Drama Action
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-10-28
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Black Rain
1989-05-13
Black Rain
Overview: Shigematsu Shizuma, who lives with his family in a village near Fukuyama, was in Hiroshima with his wife and niece just after the devastating atomic bombing, a tragedy that cruelly took the lives of thousands of people and forever marked the harsh existence of the survivors.
Genres: Drama History
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1989-05-13
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Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video
2004-11-11
Katanas, yakuzas y cintas de video
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Genres: Horror Documentary Action
Original Language: es
Release Date: 2004-11-11
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Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger
2005-09-28
Young Thugs: Malaysian Tiger
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Genres: Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2005-09-28
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Japanese Cinema: New Territories
2011-03-25
Japanese Cinema: New Territories
Overview: This documentary by Hubert Niogret looks at the revival of Japanese cinema during the 1990s.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2011-03-25
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りりかの星
りりかの星
Overview: A father gets angry at his daughter because, instead of going to school, she wants to become a stripper. He goes out and learns about the magic of striptease.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: ja
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Chain Reactions
2024-08-29
Chain Reactions
Overview: An exploration of the legacy of Tobe Hooper's classic 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-08-29
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Another Lonely Hitman
1995-06-30
Another Lonely Hitman
Overview: After serving ten years due to a drug-induced assassination of a rival gang boss, Tachibana enters a world that's nothing like it was when he went in. Once a respected and feared Yakuza mastermind, he now must try and adapt within the confines of the new generations vision of honor. As he still garners a somewhat decent amount of respect he just tries to get by. Hooking up with a prostitute he's been in passing by with he begins to feel some sense of comfort. Upon stumbling across her being beaten down by her pimp, Tachibana can't just sit by and do nothing. So he commences in putting down an old school Yakuza ass whipping, thus beginning a showdown with the 'now' boss, Sato.
Genres: Drama Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1995-06-30
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Hostel Dissected
2006-03-28
Hostel Dissected
Overview: The making of Eli Roth's "Hostel."
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-03-28
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Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
2009-02-12
Yakuza Eiga, une histoire du cinéma yakuza
Overview: The history of the Yakuza Eiga at the TOEI studio is roughly outlined. Real Yakuza and also their connections to the movie business are discussed, and many important actors and directors of the genres are interviewed. Former real yakuza boss turned actor Noboru Ando, Takashi Miike, Sonny Chiba and many more get a chance to speak.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: fr
Release Date: 2009-02-12
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Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
2004-02-22
Electric Yakuza, Go to Hell!
Overview: Documentary about the Japanese filmmaker Takashi Miike, where we see him attend film festivals, personal influences and of course the study of his main films, apart from the opinions about him by other filmmakers such as Takeshi Kitano or Kinji Fukasaku.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-02-22
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The Making Of The Katakuris
2001-10-31
The Making Of The Katakuris
Overview: In this contemporary documentary, the cast and the crew share their experiences of making the film.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2001-10-31
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DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette
2002-01-12
DOA Final: Original Making-of Featurette
Overview: The behind the scenes special features making of Dead Or Alive Final.
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Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2002-01-12
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DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette
2000-02-12
DOA 2: Original Making-Of Featurette
Overview: The behind the scenes special features making of Dead Or Alive 2.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2000-02-12
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The Making Of One Missed Call
2003-10-22
The Making Of One Missed Call
Overview: An hour-long archival documentary on the film's production.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2003-10-22
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Animal Crossing: The Movie
2006-12-16
Animal Crossing: The Movie
Overview: This is the story of a young self-reliant girl called Ai, who one day, moves into the Animal Village. While working at Tom Nook's shop "Nook's Cranny" she begins living her life away from her family. To begin with, she doesn't know left from right, but under the guidance of Mayor Tortimer, the angry but correct Mr. Resetti, and the wandering musician K.K. Slider among others, she is eventually accepted as a member of the village. One night as she walked along the beach, she finds a message in the bottle. It sets her off on a quest of planting pine trees around the village to fulfill a miracle on the eve of the Winter Festival
Genres: Animation Drama Family
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2006-12-16
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Otakus in Love
2004-10-20
Otakus in Love
Overview: Live-action adaptation of a madcap manga about art, opposites, love and a whole lot of cosplay.
Genres: Drama Romance Comedy
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 2004-10-20
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Kyouju Luger P08
1994-01-29
Kyouju Luger P08
Overview: A man's life is altered when he comes into possession of a gun.
Genres: Crime
Original Language: ja
Release Date: 1994-01-29
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