Flickering Flames (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1977, Flickering Flames is a thriller and mystery film directed by Masahisa Sadanaga, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. In the early hours of April 13th, a five year old hemophiliac child was kidnapped by someone from Tanemura General Hospital in Tokyo, Setagaya. Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Inspector Kitahara, who received the report, goes quickly to the Tanemura home, along with other police to speak to the family of the child. Then, suddenly, the phone rings. The kidnapper wants money.
Who’s in it. Flickering Flames stars Mikijiro Hira, Meiko Kaji, Atsuo Nakamura and Hiroshi Fujioka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Flickering Flames sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Flickering Flames page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flickering Flames tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flickering Flames (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Flickering Flames change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Flickering Flames worth watching?
- Flickering Flames holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Flickering Flames?
- Flickering Flames stars Mikijiro Hira, Meiko Kaji, Atsuo Nakamura, Hiroshi Fujioka and Tetsuro Tamba.
- When was Flickering Flames released?
- Flickering Flames was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.