Wolves of the Night
夜の狼
Synopsis
A unique action drama in which a ruthless yakuza encounters a woman and realizes his true love as the conflict between the yakuza intensifies.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yōichi Ushihara
- Screenplay & Story
- Keiichi Abe
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- 夜の狼
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yōichi Ushihara
Keiichi Abe
Taichiro Kosugi
Saburō Isayama
Department Leadership Roster
Yōichi Ushihara
Director
Keiichi Abe
Screenplay
Saburō Isayama
Director of Photography
Taichiro Kosugi
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolves of the Night
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wolves of the Night about?
A unique action drama in which a ruthless yakuza encounters a woman and realizes his true love as the conflict between the yakuza intensifies.
Who directed Wolves of the Night?
Wolves of the Night was directed by Yōichi Ushihara.
Who stars in Wolves of the Night?
The principal cast of Wolves of the Night includes Ryōji Hayama, Izumi Ashikawa, Nobuo Kaneko, Mari Shiraki, Jūkichi Uno.
When was Wolves of the Night released and how long is it?
Wolves of the Night was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Wolves of the Night?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wolves of the Night was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.