Brother 2000

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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. Original Title: ブラザー

Takeshi Kitano

as Aniki Yamamoto

Omar Epps

as Denny

Claude Maki

as Ken

Susumu Terajima

as Kato

Masaya Katō

as Shirase

Ryo Ishibashi

as Ishihara

James Shigeta

as Sugimoto

Tatyana Ali

as Latifa

Director:

Takeshi Kitano

Writer:

Takeshi Kitano

Genres:

Crime,Drama,Thriller

Release Date:

2000 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

113 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

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Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

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Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

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Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Brother

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

as Aniki Yamamoto

Omar Epps

as Denny

Claude Maki

as Ken

Susumu Terajima

as Kato

Masaya Katō

as Shirase

Ryo Ishibashi

as Ishihara

James Shigeta

as Sugimoto

Tatyana Ali

as Latifa

Joseph Ragno

as Rossi

Ren Osugi

as Harada

Noel Gugliemi

as Mexican Mafia Soldier

Pat Morita

as Guy at the Poker Table

Tetsuya Watari

as Jinseikai Boss

Amaury Nolasco

as Victor

Joy Nakagawa

as Marina

Rino Katase

as Night Club Madame

Kōen Okumura

as Hanaoka

Naomasa Musaka

as Hisamatsu

Makoto Ôtake

as Chief of Police

Tony Colitti

as Roberto

Wanda-Lee Evans

as Denny's Mother

Antwon Tanner

as Collin

Alan Marco

as Bellboy

Dan Gunther

as Killer Waiter

Robert Covarrubias

as Mexican Mafia Officer

Anthony Vatsula

as Mexican Mafia Officer

Al Vicente

as Victor's Deputy

Lobo Sebastian

as Yamamoto's Bodyguard

Tuesday Knight

as Prostitute

Chuma Gault

as Sly

Peter Spellos

as Taxi Driver

Jack Ong

as Chinese Boss

Alvin Ing

as Doctor

John Aprea

as Mafia Boss Geppetti

Christopher DerGregorian

as Mexican Mafia Hitman

Manny Perez

as Mexican Mafia Hitman

Hiroshi Otaguro

as Yamomoto's Henchman

Darryl M. Bell

as Yamomoto's Henchman

Geoff Meed

as Rossi's Bodyguard

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as First Mexican Mafia Boss

Gary Cruz

as Mexican Mafia Soldier

Miguel Mas

as Mexican Mafia Soldier

Erick Carrillo

as Mexican Hitman

Joseph Aguilar

as Thug

Shūhei Saga

as Matsumoto

Shoken Kunimoto

as Ohyama

Eiji Inoue

as Shirase's Henchman

Rainbow Borden

as Yamomoto's Henchman

Mike Wu

as Chinese Boss

Tad Horino

as Coffee Shop Owner

Don Sato

as Sushi Bar Owner

Hideo Kimura

as Sushi Bar Part-Timer

Koyo Into

as Nishida

Ren Murakami

as Minamino

Yuji Hasegawa

as Whorehouse Customer

Paul Feddersen

as Limo Driver

Nynno Ahli

as Oscar

Takashi Nishina

as Yakuza

Ryosuke Watabe

as Chinese Mafia

Mikage Sano

as Chinese Mafia

Luis Angel

as Victor's Henchman

Tomas Chavez

as Victor's Driver

Yauoi Otani

as Sushi Bar Waitress

Kool Moe Dee

as Jack

Herschel Sparber

as Geppetti's Bodyguard

Eddie Garcia

as Mexican Mafia Hitman

Manny Gavino

as Yamomoto's Henchman

Yoshi Tomo Kaneda

as Mafia Hitman

Joseph Aguilar

as Thug 3 (uncredited)

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