Onibi: The Fire Within
Originally released in 1997. Onibi: The Fire Within is a drama/crime film. directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
Starring Yoshio Harada, Reiko Kataoka, and Show Aikawa
Synopsis
After spending over half his life in prison, ex-hitman Kunihiro is determined to go straight. But the shortcomings of the new gangs mean that he is soon having to call on his old-school yakuza talents. And when he falls for Asako, a beautiful piano player, she unknowingly ignites a fire within Kuni that will immolate everything and everybody around him. Regarded by many as his masterpiece, Onibi has all the hallmarks of a Mochizuki film, with the gangster elements tightly compressed and controlled to allow space in which a subdued romance can bloom. Coming from a background in porno cinema, this master of sexual relations injects a fresh passion and tension into the macho world of the yakuza film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 19, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (13 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yoshio Harada
as Noriyuki Kunihiro
Reiko Kataoka
as Asako Hino
Show Aikawa
as Naoto Tanigawa
Kazuki Kitamura
as Hideyuki Sakata (as Yasushi Kitamura)
Ryushi Mizukami
as Hanamura
Hiroyuki Tsunekawa
as Satoshi Fujima
Yoshiaki Fujita
as Kinjo
Ei Kawakami
as Yoshida
Toshihiro Kinomoto
as Aoki
Seiroku Nakazawa
as Nagashima
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- GAGA Communications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Onibi: The Fire Within about?
After spending over half his life in prison, ex-hitman Kunihiro is determined to go straight. But the shortcomings of the new gangs mean that he is soon having to call on his old-school yakuza tale...
Who directed Onibi: The Fire Within?
Onibi: The Fire Within was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.
How long is Onibi: The Fire Within?
Onibi: The Fire Within has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Onibi: The Fire Within released?
Onibi: The Fire Within was released on April 19, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Onibi: The Fire Within?
The main cast of Onibi: The Fire Within includes Yoshio Harada, Reiko Kataoka, Show Aikawa, Kazuki Kitamura, Ryushi Mizukami.