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Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang (2002): Cast

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Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang is a 2002 action drama directed by Takeshi Miyasaka, starring Ken'ichi Endô, Hiroki Matsukata and Riki Takeuchi. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang (2002) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Takeshi Miyasaka
Genres
Action , Crime , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang About?

The premise of Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang without spoilers.

Adapted from Koichi Iiboshi’s novel “The Battle of the Yanagawa‑Gumi,” the film follows criminal Jiro Yanagawa after his release from prison. He first becomes a member of the infamous Yoshimizu yakuza family, but soon seeks to establish his own Osaka‑based clan. His ambition ignites a brutal territorial clash with the rival Devils Dragons.

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Cast & crew

Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang Cast

Ken'ichi Endô leads the cast, with Hiroki Matsukata and Riki Takeuchi. Directed by Takeshi Miyasaka; 11 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Takeshi Miyasaka

More films directed by Takeshi Miyasaka: Like a Dragon: Prologue, Ginji - The Slasher, Tokyo Mafia: Yakuza Blood and Tokyo Mafia: Battle for Shinjuku.

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Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Jitsuroku Yanagawa-gumi Jiro Yanagawa Densetsu - kanketsu” and “Jitsuroku Yanagawa-gumi: Ōsaka Sensō Hyakunin-giri”.

Also known as
  • Jitsuroku Yanagawa-gumi Jiro Yanagawa Densetsu - kanketsu
  • Jitsuroku Yanagawa-gumi: Ōsaka Sensō Hyakunin-giri
  • Mafia Family Yanagawa - Part 1

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Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang?

Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang released?

Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang was released on July 26, 2002.

Who directed Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang?

Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang was directed by Takeshi Miyasaka.

More films by Takeshi Miyasaka

Who is in the cast of Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang?

Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang stars Ken'ichi Endô, Hiroki Matsukata and Riki Takeuchi, among 11 credited actors.

Does Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang have a post-credit scene?

No. Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang in?

The original language of Yakuza Wolves: The Yanagawa Gang is Japanese.

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