TKO Collection: 3 Films by Takeshi Kitano [Japanese]

Starring: Takeshi Kitano

Violent Cop: In his explosive directorial debut Japanese renaissance man-cum-comedian-extraordinaire Takeshi Beat Kitano plays vicious rogue homicide Detective Azuma who takes on a sadistic crime syndicate only to discover widespread internal corruption in the police force. Facing criminal charges for his unorthodox Dirty Harry type methods, Azuma finds himself caught in a web of betrayal and intrigue that sends him on a bloody trail of vengeance. But when his sister is kidnapped by a sadistic drug lord, Azuma's tactics escalate towards an apocalyptic climax.

Boiling Point: Ono Masahiko is an unlucky gas station attendant who belongs to a losing junior baseball team. When the local yakuza threaten and capture his coach, he and a friend get more than they bargained for when they travel to Okinawa seeking revenge. This is the second feature film from renowned action auteur Takeshi Beat Kitano.

Hana-Bi (Fireworks): Former police officer Nishi feels responsible for the shattered lives of his loved ones. His partner Horibe has been crippled in a disastrous stakeout, a colleague is shot dead by the same villain, and his own wife has a terminal illness. In debt to a yakuza loanshark, Nishi conceives a bank robbery to provide for his partner, help the dead cop's widow, and take one last holiday throughout Japan with his wife and share a final taste of happiness. A highly original crime drama written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.

• Format: Blu-ray
• Language: Japanese
• UPC: 859686006956
• Release Date: January 1
• Rating: Not Rated
• Publisher: Film Movement
• Director: Takeshi Kitano
• Starring: Takeshi Kitano
• Runtime: 5 hours, 3 minutes
• Number of Disks: 3
• Other Video Info: ntsc
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 5.4" x 7.5" x 0.7"