'Beat' Takeshi Kitano

The first biography to appear on the actor best known for his performances in MERRY CHRISTMAS MR LAWRENCE and JOHNNY MNEMONIC. It is through his own movies, which he wrote, directed and often acted in the main role, that Takeshi has built up a following in several Western countries. His films BOILING POINT, GETTING ANY? and VIOLENT COP involving love, violence, humour and individuals trying to make sense of confusing situations have marked Takeshi out as one of the key figures in contemporary cinema. Includes f/c photographs.