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Takeshi's Castle

2002-11-01 · 30 min / episode · ★ 7.8

Comedy · Reality · Family

Takeshi's Castle was a Japanese game show that aired between 1986 and 1990 on the Tokyo Broadcasting System. It featured the Japanese actor Takeshi Kitano as a count who owns a castle and sets up difficult challenges for players to get to him. Contestants throw themselves into daunting physical challenges as they attempt to storm Takeshi's Castle and win the grand prize of one million yen. The show has become a cult television hit around the world. A special live "revival" was broadcast on April 2, 2005, for TBS's 50th anniversary celebrations.

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Creators
Takeshi Kitano
Production companies
Flextech Television Limited, Black Hole Productions, Challenge TV, Comedy Central
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Status
Ended

Top Cast

Mary ScheerMary Scheer
Joey de LeonJoey de Leon
Craig CharlesCraig Charles
John Cervenka
Takeshi KitanoTakeshi Kitano
Saburo IshikuraSaburo Ishikura

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