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Tak Sakaguchi

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Tak Sakaguchi in Deadball (2011)
In the treacherous frontier city of Samurai Town, a ruthless bank robber (Nicolas Cage) is sprung from jail by wealthy warlord The Governor (Bill Moseley), whose adopted granddaughter Bernice (Sofia Boutella) has gone missing. The Governor offers the prisoner his freedom in exchange for retrieving the runaway. Strapped into a leather suit that will self-destruct within five days, the bandit sets off on a journey to find the young woman -- and his own path to redemption.
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Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
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It seems that right at birth, Tak Sakaguchi was bound to be a force to be reckoned with. From an early age, he exhibited excellent motor skills and cat-like reflexes; putting these skills to use and excelling in martial arts such as Judo and boxing. Surprisingly, even with his stunning looks and charisma, Sakaguchi wasn't seeking a career in acting - it sought him. Working as a street fighter, he was chosen by a then unknown director, Ryuhei Kitamura. Kitamura was still accumulating funds and financial resources for his independent film, Versus, and not knowing any established actors, he chose Sakaguchi due to his natural fighting skills and physical prowess. Kitamura felt that Sakaguchi shouldn't have to go to waste fighting in the streets, so why not bring his skills to film instead? Sakaguchi pushed himself physically to the extreme for the film, breaking ribs, bruising and cutting himself, even losing a tooth! Instead of halting production, he had it glued back in! The film proved to be quite a gamble for both star and director, but it also pay off in ways that neither would have expected. Upon its release, Versus was a hit in its native Japan, even with the novice director, reluctant actor, and extremely low-budget. Once released over-seas, the film became a cult hit. Seemingly overnight, both Sakaguchi and Kitamura launched their careers and continued to work together in films such as the Azumi series, Alive, Aragami and Battlefield Baseball. While all film ventures were successful, Sakaguchi had yet to acquire the same success he did with Versus. 2005 would prove to be a bigger year, taking on more mainstream film roles in Shinobi: Heart Under Blade. Then there was Death Trance, with a role similar to that of Versus; it was also in Death Watch that Sakaguchi directed the action scenes. 2007, however, proved to be even busier, acting in both films and television. Sakaguchi has also taken to working behind the camera, writing and directing his first film, Sakigake!! Otako juku (Be a Man! Samurai School). With such a strong dedication to his craft, be it actor, writer, or director, Sakaguchi is unstoppable.
BornMarch 15, 1975
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Shin'ichi Tsutsumi and Tak Sakaguchi in Why Don't You Play in Hell? (2013)
Tak Sakaguchi in Deadball (2011)
Masaaki Takarai and Tak Sakaguchi in Crazy Samurai Musashi (2020)

Known for

Versus (2000)
Versus
6.3
  • Prisoner KSC2-303
  • 2000
Sakigake!! Otokojuku (2008)
Sakigake!! Otokojuku
5.5
  • Momotaro
  • 2008
Gokudô heiki (2011)
Gokudô heiki
5.1
  • Shozo Iwaki
  • 2011
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade (2005)
Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
6.8
  • Yashamaru
  • 2005

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Actor

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    • Post-production
  • Taichi Saotome in The Sealer (2022)
    The Sealer
  • Red Eyes (2021)
    Red Eyes
  • Nicolas Cage in Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
    Prisoners of the Ghostland
  • Shichinin no Hisho (2020)
    Shichinin no Hisho
  • Grave of Love (2020)
    Grave of Love
    • (as Tak)
  • Ninja Jajamarukun (2020)
    Ninja Jajamarukun
  • Crazy Samurai Musashi (2020)
    Crazy Samurai Musashi
  • Tokyo Dragon Chef (2020)
    Tokyo Dragon Chef
    • (as Taku Sakaguchi)
  • Osaka Girl (2020)
    Osaka Girl
  • Rise of the Machine Girls (2019)
    Rise of the Machine Girls
  • Masami Nagasawa, Takao Osawa, Masahiro Takashima, Jun Kaname, Kanata Hongô, Kento Yamazaki, Kanna Hashimoto, Shinnosuke Mitsushima, and Ryô Yoshizawa in Kingdom (2019)
    Kingdom
  • Red Blade (2018)
    Red Blade
    • (as Tak)
  • Re: Born (2016)
    Re: Born
    • (as Tak)
  • Max the Movie (2016)
    Max the Movie
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Kamen Rider Battride War: Genesis (2016)
    Kamen Rider Battride War: Genesis
    • (voice)

Additional Crew

  • Tokyo Dragon Chef (2020)
    Tokyo Dragon Chef
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Rise of the Machine Girls (2019)
    Rise of the Machine Girls
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Red Blade (2018)
    Red Blade
    • (as Tak)
  • Demekin (2017)
    Demekin
  • Meatball Machine Kodoku (2017)
    Meatball Machine Kodoku
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Mariko Shinoda, Erina Mano, Reina Triendl, Yuki Sakurai, and Aki Hiraoka in Comedy Nights with Kapil (2013)
    Tag
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Iron Grandma
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Tokyo Tribe (2014)
    Tokyo Tribe
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Takumi Saitoh in The Ninja War of Torakage (2014)
    The Ninja War of Torakage
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Kiki's Delivery Service (2014)
    Kiki's Delivery Service
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Cold Fish (2010)
    Cold Fish
    • (as Taku Sakaguchi)
  • Mutant Girls Squad (2010)
    Mutant Girls Squad
  • Utsukushiki mehyô: Body sniper (2010)
    Utsukushiki mehyô: Body sniper
    • (as Taku Sakaguchi)
  • Saikyô heiki joshikôsei: Rika - zonbi hantâ vs saikyô zonbi Gurorian (2008)
    Saikyô heiki joshikôsei: Rika - zonbi hantâ vs saikyô zonbi Gurorian
    • (as Taku Sakaguchi)
  • Sakigake!! Otokojuku (2008)
    Sakigake!! Otokojuku

Stunts

  • Nicolas Cage in Prisoners of the Ghostland (2021)
    Prisoners of the Ghostland
    • (as Toshiro Takuma)
  • Max the Movie (2016)
    Max the Movie
    • (as Toshirô Takuma)
  • Tokyo Tribe (2014)
    Tokyo Tribe
    • (as Toshiro Takuma)
  • Themis (2011)
    Themis
  • Kyûketsu Shôjo tai Shôjo Furanken (2009)
    Kyûketsu Shôjo tai Shôjo Furanken
    • (as Taku Sakaguchi)
  • Eihi Shiina in Tokyo Gore Police (2008)
    Tokyo Gore Police
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Re: Born
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Re: Born
Mutant Girls Squad
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Mutant Girls Squad
RE:BORN (New & Exclusive) UK Trailer
Trailer 1:40
RE:BORN (New & Exclusive) UK Trailer

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    • March 15, 1975
    • Ishikawa, Japan

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    As a martial artist, Sakaguchi typically stars in films featuring copious fight scenes, where he performs his own stunts.

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