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Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura was a Japanese actor known for his tough guy roles in yakuza films, as well as his performance in the Hollywood movie Black Rain. He was regarded as one of Japan's finest actors and received numerous awards throughout his career, including the Japan Academy Prize for Best Actor. Takakura passed away in 2014 at the age of 83.

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The Yakuza

The Yakuza

Film Age rating: 15 Year: 1974 IMDB Rating: 7.2

Harry Kilmer returns to Japan after several years in order to rescue his friend George's kidnapped daughter - and ends up on the wrong side of the Yakuza, the notorious Japanese mafia.

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Black Rain

Black Rain

Film Age rating: 16 Year: 1989 IMDB Rating: 6.6

Two New York cops get involved in a gang war between members of the Yakuza, the Japanese Mafia. They arrest one of their killers and are ordered to escort him back to Japan. However, in Japan he manag...

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Mr. Baseball

Mr. Baseball

Film Age rating: 9 Year: 1992 IMDB Rating: 6

Jack Elliot, a one-time MVP for the New York Yankees is now on the down side of his baseball career. With a falling batting average, does he have one good year left and can the manager of the Chunichi...

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