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“There's one thing about weights with action movies: Once your muscles get that tight, it's sometimes hard to stop your movement, especially if you're trying to move with some strength, and with the swords in the film.”

Quote by Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

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Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is a Japanese-American actor born on September 27, 1950. He has had remarkable performances in film, television, and on Broadway, known for his versatility and profound acting skills. more

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