Brother(2000)
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Overview
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Studio
Recorded Picture Company
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$15M
Cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Aniki Yamamoto
Omar Epps
as Denny
Claude Maki
as Ken
Susumu Terajima
as Kato
Masaya Katō
as Shirase
Royale Watkins
as Jay
Lombardo Boyar
as Mo
Ryo Ishibashi
as Ishihara
James Shigeta
as Sugimoto
Tatyana Ali
as Latifa
Joseph Ragno
as Rossi
Ren Osugi
as Harada
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$15M
Production Companies
Recorded Picture Company • Office Kitano • Film4 Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Brother?▼
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What is Brother about?▼
A Japanese Yakuza gangster's deadly existence in his homeland gets him exiled to Los Angeles, where he is taken in by his little brother and his brother's gang.
Who directed Brother?▼
Brother was directed by Takeshi Kitano and released in 2000. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is Brother?▼
Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Brother?▼
The cast of Brother includes Takeshi Kitano as Aniki Yamamoto, Omar Epps as Denny, Claude Maki as Ken, Susumu Terajima as Kato, Masaya Katō as Shirase and more.
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