The Wolves
狼
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Screenplay & Story
- Kaneto Shindō
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 狼
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Production Studios
- Kindai Eiga Kyokai, Dokuritsu Eiga
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kaneto Shindō
Kaneto Shindō
Akira Ifukube
Takeo Itō
Zenju Imaizumi
Hisao Itoya, Tengo Yamada, Setsuo Noto
Department Leadership Roster
Kaneto Shindō
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Zenju Imaizumi
Editor
Kaneto Shindō
Screenplay
Takeo Itō
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wolves
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What is The Wolves about?
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.
Who directed The Wolves?
The Wolves was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
Who stars in The Wolves?
The principal cast of The Wolves includes Nobuko Otowa, Sanae Takasugi, Taiji Tonoyama, Jun Hamamura, Ichirō Sugai.
When was The Wolves released and how long is it?
The Wolves was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 7m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wolves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wolves was composed by Akira Ifukube.