Fireworks

1997 · directed by Takeshi Kitano

Rating

82/100

Hit

yes

Beleaguered police detective Nishi takes desperate measures to try and set things right in a world gone wrong. With those close to him suffering their own tribulations, Nishi's methods become increasingly extreme.

Fireworks (1997, Takeshi Kitano), directed by Takeshi Kitano, rates 82/100 — a hit. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Takeshi Kitano
• Kayoko Kishimoto
• Ren Osugi
• Susumu Terajima
• Tetsu Watanabe
• Hakuryu
• Yasuei Yakushiji
• Tarô Itsumi
• Kenichi Yajima
• Makoto Ashikawa

Crew

• Hideo Yamamoto — Director of Photography
• Takeshi Kitano — Editor
• Yoshinori Ota — Editor
• Joe Hisaishi — Original Music Composer
• Takeshi Kitano — Screenplay

More from Takeshi Kitano

1. Kids Return (1996) — 83/100 · hit
2. To Each His Own Cinema (2007) — 79/100
3. Sonatine (1993) — 78/100
4. Boiling Point (1990) — 78/100
5. Zatoichi (2003) — 76/100
6. Violent Cop (1989) — 76/100

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