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Fans mourn actor Takakura

YUBARI, Japan - A woman mourns late actor Ken Takakura in front of a flower stand set up at a replica of a movie set used for 1977's "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) in Yubari in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 19, 2014. It was reported the previous day that Takakura, who played the central character in the film, passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain."

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Fans mourn actor Takakura

TOKYO, Japan - A Tokyo bookstore sets up a special section on Nov. 19, 2014, featuring DVDs of movies of renowned actor Ken Takakura, who was reported the previous day to have passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain," while his best-known works include 1977's "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) and the 1999 movie "Poppoya" (Railroad Man).

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Fans mourn actor Takakura

YUBARI, Japan - People visit a replica of a movie set used for 1977's "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) in Yubari in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 19, 2014, a day after Ken Takakura, who played the central character in the film, was reported to have passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain."

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

YUBARI, Japan - Yellow handkerchiefs are displayed in the snow on the night of Nov. 18, 2014 in Yubari, Hokkaido in northern Japan, where the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" was shot, to express condolences over the death of actor Ken Takakura who starred in the film. (Photo taken with an exposure time of 30 seconds)

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese singer and actor Tetsuya Takeda holds back his tears on Nov. 18, 2014 in Tokyo's Akasaka district while being interviewed on the death of actor Ken Takakura, with whom Takeda costarred in the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief."

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese film director Yoji Yamada is interviewed at Toho Studios in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014, on the death of actor Ken Takakura, who starred in Yamada's 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief."

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese singer and actor Tetsuya Takeda holds on Nov. 18, 2014 in Tokyo's Akasaka district a newspaper extra edition reporting on the death of actor Ken Takakura, with whom Takeda costarred in the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief."

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese film director Yoji Yamada bites his lip while being interviewed at Toho Studios in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014, regarding the death of actor Ken Takakura, who starred in Yamada's 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief."

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Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in November 2013 shows renowned Japanese actor Ken Takakura speaking at a press conference following an award ceremony for the Order of Culture in Tokyo. Takakura, who starred in a number of movies including the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) and the 1999 movie "Poppoya" (Railroad Man), died of lymphoma on Nov. 10, 2014, at 83.

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Japan film to be turned into Hollywood remake

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese director Yoji Yamada (L) said Feb. 12 that his 1977 film ''Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi'' (The Yellow Handkerchief) will be turned into a Hollywood remake featuring Oscar-winning U.S. actor William Hurt. Yamada poses for photos in Tokyo on Feb. 12 with Arthur Cohn, the new movie's producer who is known for his Oscar-winning works.

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

William Hurt Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart, William Hurt & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Maria Bello Characters: May Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Eddie Redmayne Characters: Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

William Hurt, Kristen Stewart & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Udayan Prasad Characters: Director Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Eddie Redmayne & Kristen Stewart Characters: Gordy, Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Maria Bello & William Hurt Characters: May Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Eddie Redmayne, William Hurt & Kristen Stewart Characters: Gordy, Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Eddie Redmayne & Kristen Stewart Characters: Gordy, Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart & William Hurt Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart & Eddie Redmayne Characters: Martine, Gordy Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

William Hurt & Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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The Yellow Handkerchief (2008)

Kristen Stewart Characters: Martine Film: The Yellow Handkerchief (USA 2008) Director: Udayan Prasad 18 January 2008 Date: 18 January 2008

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Fans mourn actor Takakura on 1st anniversary of his death

A portrait (foreground) of the late actor Ken Takakura is displayed at a facility commemorating the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" he starred in, in Yubari, Hokkaido, on Nov. 10, 2015, the first anniversary of his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fans mourn actor Takakura on 1st anniversary of his death

Fans of the late actor Ken Takakura visit a facility in Yubari, Hokkaido, commemorating the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" he starred in, on Nov. 10, 2015, the first anniversary of his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fans mourn actor Takakura on 1st anniversary of his death

A woman who is fan of the late actor Ken Takakura offers prayers at a facility in Yubari, Hokkaido, commemorating the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" he starred in, on Nov. 10, 2015, the first anniversary of his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fans mourn actor Takakura on 1st anniversary of his death

A husband and wife who are fans of the late actor Ken Takakura gaze at yellow handkerchiefs on display at a facility in Yubari, Hokkaido, commemorating the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" he starred in, on Nov. 10, 2015, the first anniversary of his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Fans mourn actor Takakura on 1st anniversary of his death

A husband and wife who are fans of the late actor Ken Takakura, offer prayers at a facility in Yubari, Hokkaido, commemorating the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" he starred in, on Nov. 10, 2015, the first anniversary of his death. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japan film to be turned into Hollywood remake

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese director Yoji Yamada (L) said Feb. 12 that his 1977 film ''Shiawase no Kiiroi Hankachi'' (The Yellow Handkerchief) will be turned into a Hollywood remake featuring Oscar-winning U.S. actor William Hurt. Yamada poses for photos in Tokyo on Feb. 12 with Arthur Cohn, the new movie's producer who is known for his Oscar-winning works. (Kyodo)

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Fans mourn actor Takakura

YUBARI, Japan - People visit a replica of a movie set used for 1977's "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) in Yubari in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 19, 2014, a day after Ken Takakura, who played the central character in the film, was reported to have passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain." (Kyodo)

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Fans mourn actor Takakura

YUBARI, Japan - A woman mourns late actor Ken Takakura in front of a flower stand set up at a replica of a movie set used for 1977's "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) in Yubari in Japan's northernmost prefecture of Hokkaido on Nov. 19, 2014. It was reported the previous day that Takakura, who played the central character in the film, passed away at 83. He was known to Western audiences for his role as a tough Japanese police officer alongside Michael Douglas in Ridley Scott's 1989 film "Black Rain." (Kyodo)

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

YUBARI, Japan - Yellow handkerchiefs are displayed in the snow on the night of Nov. 18, 2014 in Yubari, Hokkaido in northern Japan, where the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" was shot, to express condolences over the death of actor Ken Takakura who starred in the film. (Photo taken with an exposure time of 30 seconds)(Kyodo)

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese film director Yoji Yamada bites his lip while being interviewed at Toho Studios in Tokyo on Nov. 18, 2014, regarding the death of actor Ken Takakura, who starred in Yamada's 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief." (Kyodo)

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Renowned actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - Japanese singer and actor Tetsuya Takeda holds on Nov. 18, 2014 in Tokyo's Akasaka district a newspaper extra edition reporting on the death of actor Ken Takakura, with whom Takeda costarred in the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief." (Kyodo)

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Japanese actor Ken Takakura dies at 83

TOKYO, Japan - File photo taken in November 2013 shows renowned Japanese actor Ken Takakura speaking at a press conference following an award ceremony for the Order of Culture in Tokyo. Takakura, who starred in a number of movies including the 1977 film "The Yellow Handkerchief" (Shiawase no kiiroi hankachi) and the 1999 movie "Poppoya" (Railroad Man), died of lymphoma on Nov. 10, 2014, at 83. (Kyodo)