Takeshi Kitano's first mostly American-filmed motion picture with him as director from 2000 didn't have it easy in the US. For the "R" rating, extremly violent footage needed to be censored. Besides simple cuts, digital blood retouches were made in single scenes.
A Japanese gangster is exiled to Los Angeles where his brother lives with a small but respectable multi-racial gang, who he inspires to expand their influence.
What was the budget for Brother?
$10 million
How much did Brother earn at the worldwide box office?
