Fireworks (1997)
Original title: HANA-BI
Fireworks is a 1997 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Takeshi Kitano, with a running time of 1h 43m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto and Ren Osugi.
Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With his wife suffering from leukemia and his business partner paralyzed from a brutal gangster attack, Nishi borrows from a yakuza loan shark and then robs a bank to clear his debt.
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What is Fireworks about?
Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With his wife suffering from leukemia and his business partner paralyzed from a brutal gangster attack, Nishi borrows from a yakuza loan shark and then robs a bank to clear his debt.
When was Fireworks released?
Fireworks was released on 30 October 1997.
How long is Fireworks?
Fireworks runs 1h 43m.
Who made Fireworks?
Fireworks was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Where can I watch Fireworks?
Fireworks is available on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Where to watch Fireworks
Rent: Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Yoshitaka Nishi
- Kayoko Kishimoto as Nishi's Wife
- Ren Osugi as Horibe
- Susumu Terajima as Nakamura
- Tetsu Watanabe as Junkyard Owner
- Hakuryu as Yakuza Hitman
- Yasuei Yakushiji as Criminal
- Tarô Itsumi as Kudo
- Kenichi Yajima as Doctor
- Makoto Ashikawa as Tanaka
- Yuko Daike as Tanaka's Widow
- Tsumami Edamame as Businessman Throwing Rocks