The Wolves(1955)
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The Wolves Synopsis
A group of five rookie insurance salespersons, driven to desperation by the impossibility of their work in Japan's failing postwar economy, form a plan to rob a cash delivery truck in order to provide for their families.
The Wolves (1955) is a drama and crime film directed by Kaneto Shindō, released on July 3, 1955 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Nobuko Otowa, Sanae Takasugi, Taiji Tonoyama and Jun Hamamura. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Writers:
- Kaneto Shindō
- Cinematographer:
- Takeo Itō
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai, Dokuritsu Eiga
- Status:
- Released
The Wolves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nobuko Otowa
Sanae Takasugi
Taiji Tonoyama
Jun Hamamura
Ichirō Sugai
Jūkichi Uno
Eitarō Ozawa
Eijirō Tōno
Masao Shimizu
Masao Mishima
- Yasushi Nagata
Yasushi Nagata
- Kō Mihashi
Kō Mihashi
Key crew
Directed by Kaneto Shindō, written by Kaneto Shindō.
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The Wolves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Wolves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wolves online?
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Who stars in The Wolves?
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The main cast of The Wolves (1955) includes Nobuko Otowa, Sanae Takasugi, Taiji Tonoyama, Jun Hamamura and Ichirō Sugai. The film was directed by Kaneto Shindō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wolves released?
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The Wolves was released on July 3, 1955 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is The Wolves worth watching?
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The Wolves (1955) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.