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Onibi: The Fire Within (1997): Cast

Onibi: The Fire Within (1997) movie poster

Onibi: The Fire Within is a 1997 crime drama directed by Rokurō Mochizuki, starring Yoshio Harada as Noriyuki Kunihiro, Reiko Kataoka and Kazuki Kitamura. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.

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Onibi: The Fire Within (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 41m (101 min)
Genres
Drama , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Onibi: The Fire Within About?

The premise of Onibi: The Fire Within without spoilers.

After serving over half his life in prison, former hitman Kunihiro wants to go straight, but gangs force him to use his yakuza skills. He falls for Asako, a piano player, whose presence sparks a passion that threatens to consume those around him. Director Mochizuki blends gangster action with a restrained romance, infused with his adult‑film edge.

Onibi: The Fire Within Themes & Keywords

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  • kiss
  • sex scene
  • nudity
  • female nudity
  • yakuza
  • hitman
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Cast & crew

Onibi: The Fire Within Cast & Characters

Yoshio Harada leads the cast as Noriyuki Kunihiro, with Reiko Kataoka as Asako Hino and Kazuki Kitamura as Hideyuki Sakata (as Yasushi Kitamura). Directed by Rokurō Mochizuki; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rokurō Mochizuki

More films directed by Rokurō Mochizuki: Jam Films, The Outer Way, Mobsters’ Confessions and A Yakuza in Love.

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Onibi: The Fire Within FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Onibi: The Fire Within, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Onibi: The Fire Within?

Onibi: The Fire Within runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

When was Onibi: The Fire Within released?

Onibi: The Fire Within was released on April 19, 1997.

Who directed Onibi: The Fire Within?

Onibi: The Fire Within was directed by Rokurō Mochizuki.

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Who is in the cast of Onibi: The Fire Within?

Onibi: The Fire Within stars Yoshio Harada as Noriyuki Kunihiro, Reiko Kataoka as Asako Hino and Kazuki Kitamura as Hideyuki Sakata (as Yasushi Kitamura), among 17 credited actors.

Does Onibi: The Fire Within have a post-credit scene?

No. Onibi: The Fire Within has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Onibi: The Fire Within in?

The original language of Onibi: The Fire Within is Japanese.

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