Fireworks

Fireworks

★ 7.7IMDb Score
Released:1997-10-30
Duration:103 min
Country:Japan
Director:Takeshi Kitano
Actors:Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe
Production:Bandai Visual, Office Kitano, TV Tokyo, Tokyo FM

Overview:

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.

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