Yakuza Ladies
極道の妻たち
Synopsis
When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.
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極道の妻たち(予告編)
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-01-28
Top Cast
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Shima Iwashita
Tamaki Awazu
Rino Katase
Makoto Ike
Akiko Kana
Yasuko Koito
Riki Takeuchi
Taichi Hanada
Koujiro Shimizu
Hanji Kiyono
Shôko Ieda
Kiyomi
Yasuko Naito
Megumi
Junko Enjou
Akiko Kawase
Yasuko Haru
Yukari
Yasuko Yagami
Hatsu
Meika Seri
Kumi Hayasaki
Nao Asuka
Takie
Moeko Ezawa
Yukie
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Toyama
Masataka Naruse
Mansaku Fuwa
Detective
Masaharu Arikawa
Masataka Iwao
Tatsuo Kakinuma
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Screenplay & Story
- Kōji Takada
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 極道の妻たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Gosha
Kōji Takada, Shôko Ieda
Masaru Satō
Fujio Morita
Isamu Ichida
Department Leadership Roster
Hideo Gosha
Director
Kōji Takada
Screenplay
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Isamu Ichida
Editor
Muneyuki Kuroki
Costume Design
Fujio Morita
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yakuza Ladies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yakuza Ladies about?
When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.
Who directed Yakuza Ladies?
Yakuza Ladies was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Who stars in Yakuza Ladies?
The principal cast of Yakuza Ladies includes Shima Iwashita, Rino Katase, Akiko Kana, Riki Takeuchi, Koujiro Shimizu.
When was Yakuza Ladies released and how long is it?
Yakuza Ladies was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Yakuza Ladies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yakuza Ladies was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is Yakuza Ladies based on a book or true story?
Yakuza Ladies is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shôko Ieda".