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Brother (2000 Film)
is a 2000 gangster film starring, written, directed, and edited by Takeshi Kitano. The film premiered on September 7, 2000 at the Venice Film Festival. The plot centers on a mature yakuza gangster who has to flee to Los Angeles, where he unites forces with his little brother and his brother’s gang. It was the first American co-production directed by Kitano and the first American co-production in which he was an actor. Plot Yamamoto (Takeshi Kitano) is a brutal and experienced Yakuza enforcer whose boss was killed and whose clan was defeated in a criminal war with a rival family. Surviving clan members have few options: either to join the winners, reconciling with shame and distrust, or to die by committing seppuku. Yamamoto, however, decides to escape to Los Angeles along with his associate Kato ( Susumu Terajima). There he finds his estranged half-brother Ken (Claude Maki), who runs a small-time drug business together with his local African-American friends. At the first me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Takeshi Kitano
is a Japanese comedian, television presenter, actor, filmmaker, and author. While he is known primarily as a comedian and TV host in his native Japan, he is better known abroad for his work as a filmmaker and actor as well as TV host. With the exception of his works as a film director, he is commonly known by the stage name . Kitano rose to prominence in the 1970s as one half of the comedy duo ''Two Beat'', before going solo and becoming one of the three biggest comedians in the country. After several small acting roles, he made his directorial debut with 1989's '' Violent Cop'' and garnered international acclaim for '' Sonatine'' (1993). He was not widely accepted as an accomplished director in Japan until ''Hana-bi'' won the Golden Lion in 1997. In October 2017, Kitano completed his ''Outrage'' crime trilogy with the release of ''Outrage Coda''. He is also known internationally for hosting the game show ''Takeshi's Castle'' (1986–1990) and starring in the film '' Battle Ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Masaya Kato
is a Japanese actor from Nara in the Kansai region. Life and career He is currently attached to Burning Production. He stands at 183 centimeters. He practices martial arts and performs his own stunts in movies. Filmography Films *1988: ''Shiro and Marilyn'' *1989: '' Tokyo: The Last War'' *1992: '' The Setting Sun'' *1992: '' Gekashitsu'' *1993: ''Crime Broker'' *1994: '' The Seventh Floor'' - Mitsuru. *1995: ''Crying Freeman'' *1997: ''Drive'' - Advanced Model. *1997: ''Sandy Whitelaw'' *1998: ''Godzilla'' – Masaya Katō *2000: ''Schoolday of the Dead'' *2000: ''Brother'' *2000: ''Women of the Night'' *2000: ''Okinawa Rendez-vous'' *2001: ''Agitator'' *2001: ''Good Advice'' *2002: ''Muscle Heat'' *2003: ''Aragami'' *2003: ''Samurai Resurrection'' *2003: ''Gozu'' *2003: '' The Man In White'' *2006: ''Fighter in the Wind'' *2006: ''Sakura'' *2007: '' Unfair: The Movie'' *2009: '' Shinjuku Incident'' – Toshinari Eguchi. *2015: ''The Edge of Sin'' *2016: ''Unrequited Love'' *20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Discogs
Discogs (short for discographies) is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. While the site was originally created with a goal of becoming the largest online database of electronic music, the site now includes releases in all genres on all formats. After the database was opened to contributions from the public, rock music began to become the most prevalent genre listed. , Discogs contains over 15.7 million releases, by over 8.3 million artists, across over 1.9 million labels, contributed from over 644,000 contributor user accounts – with these figures constantly growing as users continually add previously unlisted releases to the site over time. The Discogs servers, currently hosted under the domain name discogs.com, are owned by Zink Media, Inc. and located in Portland, Oregon, United States. History The discogs.com domain name was registered in August 2000, and Discogs itself ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milan Records
Milan Records is a record label located in Los Angeles, California specializing in film scores and soundtrack albums. In addition, Milan boasts an extensive electronic catalog which features down-tempo, chillout, and eclectic electronic releases. In July 2019, Milan was acquired by Sony Masterworks. Coincidentally, Milan was distributed by BMG in the past, which Sony acquired in 2008. History Milan Entertainment was founded in 1978 by Emmanuel Chamboredon, who is still the CEO and President of the company. In the 1980s, Milan branched off to include Editions Milan Music and Editions Jade, the brand name under which all spiritual and classical music would fall. Milan Records US was established first in NYC in the late 1980s. It later relocated to Los Angeles, CA. Editions Milan Music became the Milan Records of today, at the forefront of music and film with soundtrack releases like ''The Secret in Their Eyes'', '' Resident Evil: Afterlife'', ''Pan's Labyrinth'', ''The Queen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
PolyGram
PolyGram N.V. was a multinational entertainment company and major music record label formerly based in the Netherlands. It was founded in 1962 as the Grammophon-Philips Group by Dutch corporation Philips and German corporation Siemens, to be a holding for their record companies, and was renamed "PolyGram" in 1972. The name was chosen to reflect the Siemens interest Polydor Records and the Philips interest Phonogram Records. The company traced its origins through Deutsche Grammophon back to the inventor of the flat disc gramophone, Emil Berliner. Later on, PolyGram expanded into the largest global entertainment company, creating film and television divisions. In May 1998, it was sold to the alcoholic distiller Seagram which owned film, television and music company Universal Studios. PolyGram was thereby folded into Universal Music Group, and PolyGram Filmed Entertainment was folded into Universal Pictures, which had been both Seagram successors of MCA Inc. When the newly forme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antwon Tanner
Antwon Tanner (born April 14, 1975) is an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role as Michael on the UPN sitcom ''Moesha'' (1996–97), and its spinoff ''The Parkers'' (2001) and as Antwon "Skills" Taylor on the drama series, ''One Tree Hill''. He is also known for his role as Jaron "Worm" Willis in the 2005 film ''Coach Carter''. Career Tanner is mostly known by his role as Antwon "Skills" Taylor on the CW show ''One Tree Hill''. Tanner had a starring role in the 2005 film ''Coach Carter'', where he starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson and has appeared in TV series such as ''NYPD Blue'', ''413 Hope St.'', '' Sister, Sister'', ''Moesha'', ''The Parkers'', and '' CSI''. Tanner also had a role in the film ''The Wood''. In 2007, he starred alongside Brian Hooks, Denyce Lawton, and Cherie Johnson in the horror film ''7eventy 5ive''. Personal Tanner was arrested on April 16, 2009, and was accused by federal authorities of "knowingly and intentionally" transferring Social ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tuesday Knight
Tuesday Lynn Knight (born Monday, February 17, 1969) is an American actress, singer and designer. She is best known for her role as Kristen Parker in the 1988 film '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master'', replacing Patricia Arquette in the sequel to '' A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors'' (1987). Her other film roles include ''Mistress'' (1992), '' The Fan'' (1996), ''Daddy and Them'' (2001), and ''How to Be Single'' (2016). Knight has had guest appearances on several television series, such as '' Profiler'' (1996) and ''The X-Files'' (1999), as well as a starring role on ''2000 Malibu Road'' (1992). Outside of acting, her self-titled debut album was released in 1987 and her jewelry line was launched in 2001. ''Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy'' Knight, along with most of the ''Elm Street'' franchise alumni, is featured in a documentary, '' Never Sleep Again: The Elm Street Legacy'', about New Line Cinema's hit movie series. The documentary is directe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amaury Nolasco
Amaury Nolasco Garrido (born December 24, 1970) is a Puerto Rican actor and producer, best known for the role of Fernando Sucre on the Fox television series '' Prison Break'', and for his role in ''Transformers''. Early life Nolasco was born in Puerto Rico to Dominican parents. After various acting gigs, Nolasco moved to New York City. Career Nolasco has guest-starred in various television series such as '' Arli$$'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', and '' ER''. His first role on a feature film was in Takeshi Kitano's ''Brother'', along others as "Orange Julius" in Universal's ''2 Fast 2 Furious''. He then went on to co-star opposite Bernie Mac in ''Mr. 3000''. Nolasco's additional television and film credits include roles on ''George Lopez'' and ''CSI: NY'', and in ''The Benchwarmers''. He also appeared on ''Mind of Mencia'' as a guest on Sunday, April 29, 2007. He also starred in Director Michael Bay's ''Transformers'', released during the summer of 2007. Bay offered t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rino Katase
is a Japanese actress. She won the Award for Best Supporting Actress at the 11th Japan Academy Prize for '' Gokudō no Onnatachi 2'' and '' Yoshiwara Enjō''. Filmography Film * '' Gokudō no Onnatachi'' film series (1986–1999) * ''Yoshiwara Enjō'' (1987) * ''Nikutai no Mon'' (1988) * ''Ruten no umi'' (1990) * '' Tora-san's Easy Advice'' (1994) * ''Brother'' (2000) * ''Sennen no Koi Story of Genji'' (2001) * '' Kakera: A Piece of Our Life'' (2010) * '' 125 Years Memory'' (2015) * '' Code Blue the Movie'' (2018) * ''Godai: The Wunderkind'' (2020) * '' Last of the Wolves'' (2021), Tamaki * ''Bad City'' (2023) * ''Oshorin'' (TBA) Television * ''Hana no Ran'' (1994) * ''Shiroi Kyotō'' (2003) * '' Tokugawa Fūunroku Hachidai Shōgun Yoshimune'' (2008) * ''Hana Moyu is a 2015 Japanese historical drama television series, the 54th NHK ''taiga'' drama. The series stars Mao Inoue as Sugi Fumi, a sister of Meiji Restoration scholar Yoshida Shōin. It premiered on January 4, 20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatyana Ali
Tatyana Marisol Ali is an American actress and singer best known for her role as Ashley Banks on the NBC sitcom ''The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'' from 1990 to 1996. She starred as Tyana Jones on the TV One original series ''Love That Girl!'', and played a recurring role as Roxanne on the CBS soap opera ''The Young and the Restless'' from 2007 to 2013. Early life Ali was born in North Bellmore, New York. She is of mixed African and Indian descent or Dougla, born to an Indo-Trinidadian father and an Afro-Panamanian mother. Career In 1985, 6-year-old Ali began her acting career as a regular performer on the PBS children's educational program ''Sesame Street''. Her tenure included an appearance with jazz great Herbie Hancock, who demonstrated his Fairlight CMI synthesizer using a sample of Ali's voice. She also appeared in two episodes of ''Star Search,'' one of which featured her performance of a cover of Marvin Gaye's and Tammi Terrell's hit "Ain't No Mountain High Enough". She m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Shigeta
James Saburo Shigeta ( ja, 繁田 三郎) (June 17, 1929 – July 28, 2014) was an American actor of Japanese descent. He was noted for his roles in ''The Crimson Kimono'' (1959), '' Walk Like a Dragon'' (1960), ''Flower Drum Song'' (1961), ''Bridge to the Sun'' (1961), ''Die Hard'' (1988), and ''Mulan'' (1998). In 1960, he won the Golden Globe Award for Most Promising Newcomer – Male, along with three other actors. In his early career, Shigeta often played romantic male lead roles, which were almost nonexistent for an actor of Asian descent during his time, making him a trailblazer in Asian American representation in media. The Goldsea Asian-American Daily magazine listed him as one of the "Most Inspiring Asian-Americans Of All Time". Before his Hollywood career he found success as a pop singer and performer abroad, especially in Japan and Australia. Early life Born in the Territory of Hawaii in 1929 as a Sansei, a third-generation Japanese-American, Shigeta was a 194 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ryo Ishibashi
is a Japanese people, Japanese actor and lead singer of the Japanese rock band ARB (band), ARB. He is known around the world for his roles in the Japanese horror films ''Suicide Club (film), Suicide Club'' and ''Audition (1999 film), Audition.'' He is also recognized in United States, America for his role as Nakagawa in ''The Grudge'' and ''The Grudge 2''. Ishibashi was born in Kurume, Fukuoka, Kyūshū, Japan. He started his career by starting his own band called the ARB (band), ARB (Alexander Ragtime Band) in 1977. The band made their debut in 1978, and made over a dozen albums until they broke up in 1990. Ishibashi has subsequently resumed his musical activity and re-formed ARB with an album, ''Real Life'' in 1998. In 1986, Ishibashi made his movie debut in the film ''A-Hômansu'' in which ARB's 13th single "After 45" was used as its theme song. Ryo Ishibashi has been concentrating on his acting career, and has appeared in several movies outside his native country Japan, and be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
