Roaring Fire (1981)

6.5/10 98 min Action Crime Drama Comedy

Overview

On his death bed the man who raised Joji reveals that he is not his real father and that Joji’s real parents died tragically in a plane crash. Shortly thereafter Joji goes to Japan is search of his sister and his twin brother Toru. Joji’s quickly finds his sister Chihiro who is now blind and lives with their uncle. Joji one evening accidently over hears his uncle who has ties to the criminal underworld discussing his various illegal operations. Joji ‘s eavesdropping is discovered by his uncle who offers him a chance to join the organization. Joji promptly turns his uncle’s offer down which immediately puts his life in danger.

Cast

Hiroyuki Sanada

Joji

Sonny Chiba

Mr. Magic

Etsuko Shihomi

Chihiro

Mikio Narita

Reika

Larry Shreve

Spartacus

Toshiaki Minami

Bogi

Tatsuo Endō

Yang

Shōtarō Hayashi

Satoru

Masashi Ishibashi

Hibiki

Masataka Iwao

Gondo

Satoshi Kurihara

Hayashi

Kinji Nakamura

Obungen

Tsuyako Okajima

Umeko

Shunji Sasaki

Uiri Cho

Jiro Shirai

Kachime

Toshimichi Takahashi

Kano

Hiroshi Tanaka

Kumasawa

Rikiya Yasuoka

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