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Also Known As Beat Takeshi
Born January 18, 1947 (age 79) • Tokyo • Japan
Notable Works “Beyond Outrage” • “Fireworks” • “Outrage Coda” • “Outrage” • “Takeshis’” • “Violent Cop”
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