Fireworks (1998)

  • R
  • 03/20/1998 (US)
  • Crime, Drama
  • 1h 43m

Work is all I've ever known.

Overview

Detective Nishi is relieved from a stakeout to visit his sick wife in hospital. He is informed that she is terminally ill, and is advised to take her home. During his visit, a suspect shoots one detective dead and leaves Nishi's partner, Horibe, paralyzed. Nishi leaves the police force to spend time with his wife at home, and must find a way to pay off his debts to the yakuza.

Takeshi Kitano

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Takeshi Kitano's headshot

Takeshi Kitano

Yoshitaka Nishi
Kayoko Kishimoto's headshot

Kayoko Kishimoto

Nishi's Wife
Ren Osugi's headshot

Ren Osugi

Horibe
Susumu Terajima's headshot

Susumu Terajima

Nakamura
Tetsu Watanabe's headshot

Tetsu Watanabe

Junkyard Owner
Hakuryu's headshot

Hakuryu

Yakuza Hitman
Yasuei Yakushiji's headshot

Yasuei Yakushiji

Criminal
Tarô Itsumi's headshot

Tarô Itsumi

Kudo

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