The Wolves (1955): Cast
The Wolves is a 1955 crime drama directed by Kaneto Shindô, starring Taiji Tonoyama, Eijirô Tôno and Tanie Kitabayashi. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 7m (127 min)
- Director
- Kaneto Shindô
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wolves About?
The premise of The Wolves without spoilers.
In postwar Japan's collapsing economy, five inexperienced insurance salespeople, struggling to make ends meet for their families, become desperate. Realizing their legitimate work offers no hope, they conspire to hijack a cash‑delivery truck, hoping the robbery will finally secure a future for their loved ones.
The Wolves Cast
Taiji Tonoyama leads the cast, with Eijirô Tôno and Tanie Kitabayashi. Directed by Kaneto Shindô; 34 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kaneto Shindô
Also Starring in The Wolves
· 30 more- Masao Mishima
- Kinzô Shin
- Yoshiko Tsubouchi
- Jun Hamamura
- Eitarô Ozawa
- Kin Sugai
- Nobuko Otowa
- Masao Shimizu
- Masami Shimojō
- Takashi Kanda
- Jūkichi Uno
- Bokuzen Hidari
- Hiroshi Kondō
- Tomoko Naraoka
- Akitake Kôno
- Sumie Sasaki
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The Wolves Also Known As
5 alternative titles, including “Wolf” and “Ôkami”.
- Also known as
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- Wolf
- Ôkami
- Lobo
- Волки
- Loup
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The Wolves FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wolves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wolves?
The Wolves runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
When was The Wolves released?
The Wolves was released on July 3, 1955.
Who directed The Wolves?
The Wolves was directed by Kaneto Shindô.
More films by Kaneto Shindô Who is in the cast of The Wolves?
The Wolves stars Taiji Tonoyama, Eijirô Tôno and Tanie Kitabayashi, among 34 credited actors.
Does The Wolves have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wolves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Wolves in?
The original language of The Wolves is Japanese.
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