Flowers, Fire and a Violent Cop - An analysis of the cult director Takeshi Kitano and why his films are so interesting. Metro Active: Takeshi Time - Provides information about two of his movies. Who is 'Beat' Takeshi Kitano - A look at the filmmaker himself and his films. FilmBug: Takeshi Kitano - Career, facts and filmography includes a forum. Guardian Unlimited Film: Takeshi Kitano Interview - Sean Clarke interviews the Japanese film-director about his life and his film "Dolls". IMDb: Takeshi Kitano - Filmography as actor, director, writer, and editor. All-Movie Guide: Beat Takeshi Kitano - Short biography, filmography and awards. Also includes people credited alongside the director.