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Searched Person for "Naoto" -- 10 results

Gonin (1995)
Matched Talent: Naoto Takenaka
A once successful nightclub owner ends up owing more to the Yakuza then he can afford to pay. After re-cruiting four misfits a plan to steal back from the Yakuza is hatched and in the aftermath of the heist they each find themselves being hunted down by contract killers.
Azumi (2003)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
A samurai out for revenge takes in several small, orphaned children and turns them into killers. Among them is Azumi, a swordswoman of extraordinary skill. Sent on a mission of revenge she encounters opponents who will push her to the very limit. Based on a manga by the same name.
Shall We Dance? (1996)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
A successful, yet unhappy accountant takes up ballroom dancing to get rid of his blues and restore the balance in his life. What he finds is passion that will set the dancing world on fire.
Water Boys
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
The fictionalized story of a real high school club of boys who get into syncronized swimming and catapult to fame.
Yokai Hunter - Hiruko (1990)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
After discovering that a now abandoned school has been built on the gates of Hell, an archeologist sets out to stop Hiruko, a demon, from releasing more demons into the world via beheadings.
Tokyo Fist (1995)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
A man takes up boxing for revenge after he discovers his fiancee has taken up with a childhood friend of his (who is semipro boxer). A black and white film by Shinya Tsukamoto.
Soseji (1999)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
Director Shinya Tsukamoto brings to life a variation of an Edogawa Rampo tale of a rich doctor whose life is ripped from him by a violent and unknown visitor. Set during the Meiji Era.
Ping Pong (2003)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
High school ping pong geniuses face off in a battle to see who will claim the prefectural champion title. Wacky characters and seemless CG (of the ping pong action) work to create comedic and action scenes. Based on a popular manga by Taiyo Matsumoto of the same title.
Akakage (2001)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
The tale of three ninja sent by a daimyo to spy upon a neighboring fiefdom now being run by the widow of a former rival, who supposedly has a powerful secret weapon. What they actually discover is a plot to ensure safety and peace in the area, and a betrayal that threatens to kill them all. Hip, modern tale of ninja and samurai. Love of chambara not a pre-requisite.
Swing Girls (2004)
Matched Talent: Takenaka, Naoto
Girl meets jazz.