Fireworks
HANA-BI
“Thank you - thank you for everything.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
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Type: Featurette • Published 2015-11-02
Top Cast
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Takeshi Kitano
Yoshitaka Nishi
Kayoko Kishimoto
Nishi's Wife
Ren Osugi
Horibe
Susumu Terajima
Nakamura
Tetsu Watanabe
Junkyard Owner
Hakuryu
Yakuza Hitman
Yasuei Yakushiji
Criminal
Tarô Itsumi
Kudo
Kenichi Yajima
Doctor
Makoto Ashikawa
Tanaka
Yuko Daike
Tanaka's Widow
Tsumami Edamame
Businessman Throwing Rocks
Yûrei Yanagi
Chef #1
Sujitarô Tamabukuro
Chef #2
Motoharu Tamura
Chief Detective
Hitoshi Nishizawa
Yakuza Head
Hiromi Kikai
Yakuza Henchman #1
Shoko Kitano
Young Girl Flying a Kite
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 20, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Screenplay & Story
- Takeshi Kitano
- Original Score
- Joe Hisaishi
- Original Title
- HANA-BI
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, TV Tokyo, Tokyo FM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Joe Hisaishi
Hideo Yamamoto
Takeshi Kitano, Yoshinori Ota
Yasushi Tsuge, Takio Yoshida, Masayuki Mori
Department Leadership Roster
Takeshi Kitano
Editor
Yoshinori Ota
Editor
Yasushi Tsuge
Producer
Takio Yoshida
Producer
Masayuki Mori
Producer
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Takeshi Kitano
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Screenplay
Joe Hisaishi
Original Music Composer
Norihiro Isoda
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Fireworks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Fireworks about?
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.
Who directed Fireworks?
Fireworks was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Who stars in Fireworks?
The principal cast of Fireworks includes Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe.
When was Fireworks released and how long is it?
Fireworks was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Fireworks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Fireworks was composed by Joe Hisaishi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Fireworks?
Fireworks holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).