The Blood of Wolves (2018)
Original title: 孤狼の血
The Blood of Wolves is a 2018 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Kazuya Shiraishi, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Koji Yakusho, Tori Matsuzaka and Yoko Maki.
Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.
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What is The Blood of Wolves about?
Set in 1988 in Hiroshima, Japan, prior to the enactment of the anti-organized crime law. A rumor exists that Detective Shogo Ogami has ties with the yakuza. He is partnered with Detective Shuichi Hioka and they investigate a missing person case involving a financial company employee. Conflicts between opposing yakuza groups become more serious.
When was The Blood of Wolves released?
The Blood of Wolves was released on 12 May 2018.
How long is The Blood of Wolves?
The Blood of Wolves runs 2h 6m.
Who made The Blood of Wolves?
The Blood of Wolves was directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.
Where can I watch The Blood of Wolves?
The Blood of Wolves is available on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder and YouTube TV.
Where to watch The Blood of Wolves
Stream: AMC+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Shudder, YouTube TV
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Cast
- Koji Yakusho as Shogo Ogami
- Tori Matsuzaka as Shuichi Hioka
- Yoko Maki as Rikako Takagi
- Kenichi Takitoh as Daisuke Saga
- Takuma Otoo as Shigeru Yoshida
- Joey Iwanaga as Daiki Zenda
- Junko Abe as Momoko Okada
- Yosuke Eguchi as Moritaka Ichinose
- Gorō Ibuki as Kenji Otani
- Hajime Inoue as Tsuneo Iwamoto
- Renji Ishibashi as Shohei Ikago
- Katsuya as Hiroyuki Nawashiro
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