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Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle

20027.85 Seasons122 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Produced by Wilma Galvante
NetworksSpike

Top Cast

Mary Scheer

Mary Scheer

Joey de Leon

Joey de Leon

Craig Charles

Craig Charles

J

John Cervenka

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Saburo Ishikura

Saburo Ishikura

Themes & Keywords

game show

About Takeshi's Castle

Takeshi's Castle is a comedy, reality series that first aired in 2002 exploring themes of game show. it stars Mary Scheer, Joey de Leon, Craig Charles. 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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