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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf (1979): Cast

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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf is a 1979 action crime film directed by Tōru Murakawa, starring Kei Satô as Shimizu, Sonny Chiba and Asao Koike. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.

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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 11m (131 min)
Director
Tōru Murakawa
Genres
Action , Crime
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Kadokawa
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf About?

The premise of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf without spoilers.

By day he appears to be an ordinary corporate employee, but when darkness falls he transforms into a ruthless criminal. Driven by a calculated desire for revenge, he orchestrates a scheme to seize control of the very company that funds his respectable façade, turning his double life into a high‑stakes power play.

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf Themes & Keywords

· 3 tags
  • criminal
  • based on novel
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf Cast & Characters

Kei Satô leads the cast as Shimizu, with Sonny Chiba as Mitsuhiko Sakurai and Asao Koike as Kaneko. Directed by Tōru Murakawa; 23 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Tōru Murakawa

More films directed by Tōru Murakawa: New York Undercover Cop, Distant Justice, Break Out and The Hidden Trail of the Beasts.

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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf.

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf (1979) Original Trailer [FHD]
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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Yomigaeru Kinrou” and “Resurrection of Golden Wolf”.

Also known as
  • Yomigaeru Kinrou
  • Resurrection of Golden Wolf
  • 苏醒的金狼
  • 깨어난 긴로
  • 甦醒的金狼

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The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf?

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).

When was The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf released?

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf was released on August 4, 1979.

Who directed The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf?

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf was directed by Tōru Murakawa.

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Who is in the cast of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf?

The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf stars Kei Satô as Shimizu, Sonny Chiba as Mitsuhiko Sakurai and Asao Koike as Kaneko, among 23 credited actors.

Does The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf have a post-credit scene?

No. The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf in?

The original language of The Resurrection of the Golden Wolf is Japanese.

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