The Northern Wolf
北の狼
“Hard-boiled action film starring Hitoshi Ozawa and Kentaro Shimizu”
Synopsis
A fishing town on the verge of ruin. The Oikawa clan, which runs the local government, is at odds with the Sado Union and the Hoshikawa clan, who are plotting to take over the town. When a man named Kizaki arrives in the town, he finds the Oikawa clan leader and Shogo's sister, whom Kizaki had met, murdered in a war between the two groups, and Kizaki finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shinichiro Nakata
- Original Title
- 北の狼
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shinichiro Nakata
Department Leadership Roster
Shinichiro Nakata
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Northern Wolf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Northern Wolf about?
A fishing town on the verge of ruin. The Oikawa clan, which runs the local government, is at odds with the Sado Union and the Hoshikawa clan, who are plotting to take over the town. When a man named Kizaki arrives in the town, he finds the Oikawa clan leader and Shogo's sister, whom Kizaki had met, murdered in a war between the two groups, and Kizaki finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict.
Who directed The Northern Wolf?
The Northern Wolf was directed by Shinichiro Nakata.
Who stars in The Northern Wolf?
The principal cast of The Northern Wolf includes Hitoshi Ozawa, Yasukaze Motomiya, Kyosuke Yabe.
When was The Northern Wolf released and how long is it?
The Northern Wolf was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.