Title(s) AKA: Fire Works; Hanabi; Hana-Bi; Hana Bi
Film Director(s): Takeshi Kitano
Film Producer(s): Masayuki Mori, Yasushi Tsuge, Takio Yoshida
Released: 1997 [Japan]
Genre: Action/Adventure
Sub-Genre: Crime

Overview:
Takeshi plays Nishi, a former cop whose life has fallen to pieces. His only child died at a young age, his wife is currently dying from cancer, and his partner and friend has been shot and paralyzed because of him. He also has dealings with the Yakuza, raking up debts...In order to deal with his current situation, Nishi robs a bank, pays off his debts, and takes his wife on a trip into the countryside...


Cast:
Takeshi Kitano, Kayoko Kishimoto, Ren Osugi, Susumu Terajima, Tetsu Watanabe, Hakuryu, Yasuei Yakushiji, Taro Istumi, Kenichi Yajima, Makoto Ashikawa, Y?aike. . .

IMO:
his movies are art... always focus on sight n music, dialogues very little...

Rating:
4 out of 5 snoopys