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Quiz about Takeshi Kitano and His Movies
Quiz about Takeshi Kitano and His Movies

Takeshi Kitano and His Movies Trivia Quiz

Do you know the work of Japanese director and actor Takeshi Kitano?

A multiple-choice quiz by Katjalucia. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
Katjalucia
Time
3 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
164,979
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
356
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these films did Takeshi Kitano NOT direct? Hint


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Question 2 of 10
2. What is Takeshi Kitano sometimes credited as? Hint


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Question 3 of 10
3. Which of these films shows a long sequence of paintings by Kitano? Hint


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Question 4 of 10
4. In which film does Kitano play a character accompanying a little boy
in search of his mother? Hint


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Question 5 of 10
5. Takeshi Kitano`s face is partially paralysed, due to what? Hint


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Question 6 of 10
6. Kitano had a role in which sci-fi movie? Hint


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Question 7 of 10
7. In which movie do the Yakuza tough guys sumo wrestle and shoot fireworks at each other on the beach? Hint


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Question 8 of 10
8. Who is Kitano´s American "brother" in the movie "Brother"? Hint


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Question 9 of 10
9. Takeshi Kitano´s debut on Japanese television was as _______. Hint


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Question 10 of 10
10. When was Kitano born? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these films did Takeshi Kitano NOT direct?

Answer: Battle Royale

 However he did act in that movie, playing a teacher called Kitano.
2. What is Takeshi Kitano sometimes credited as?

Answer: Beat Takeshi

 He uses this name as an actor.
3. Which of these films shows a long sequence of paintings by Kitano?

Answer: Hana-bi

 He started painting after his accident in 1994.
4. In which film does Kitano play a character accompanying a little boy in search of his mother?

Answer: Kikujiro No Natsu

 This film was made when Kitano wanted to show people he could make a
good movie without using violence.
5. Takeshi Kitano`s face is partially paralysed, due to what?

Answer: A motorcycle accident

 He spent four months in Tokyo Medical College, recovering.
6. Kitano had a role in which sci-fi movie?

Answer: Johnny Mnemonic

 One of his early film roles was in another non-Japanese venture:
"Merry Christmas, Mr.Lawrence".
7. In which movie do the Yakuza tough guys sumo wrestle and shoot fireworks at each other on the beach?

Answer: Sonatine

 This film features actor Susumu Terajima, who has worked with Kitano on five other movies.
8. Who is Kitano´s American "brother" in the movie "Brother"?

Answer: Omar Epps

 The bodycount is 78, the highest in a Japanese movie ever.
(source:imdb.com)
9. Takeshi Kitano´s debut on Japanese television was as _______.

Answer: one half of a comedy duo

 Kitano, known for his serious acting roles is, among other things, a
popular gameshow host in Japan.
10. When was Kitano born?

Answer: 1947

 His birthday is on the 18th of January.
Source: Author Katjalucia

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