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Asakusa Kid

Asakusa Kid

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After dropping out of college, "Takeshi" jumps into the Asakusa France Theater and begins his training as a comedian. His teacher, Senzaburo Fukami, Masayoshi Inoue, who also trains at the French Theater and aspires to be a writer, and other good-natured dancers... This heartwarming and moving drama set in Asakusa vividly depicts the process of "Takeshi's" self-discovery through interaction with his delightful friends.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Runtime

111 mins

Rating

10/10

Release Date

26 April 2002

Country

Japan

Cast

Hakase Suidobashi

Hakase Suidobashi

Takeshi Kitano

Sujitarô Tamabukuro

Sujitarô Tamabukuro

Masayoshi Inoue

Saburo Ishikura

Saburo Ishikura

Senzaburō Fukami

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