Yakuza Ladies 2 (1987)
Original title: 極道の妻たちII
Yakuza Ladies 2 is a 1987 Japanese-language crime movie directed by Tōru Dobashi, with a running time of 2h. It stars Rino Katase, Yukiyo Toake and Hiroaki Murakami.
Yuki, the wife of a leading member of the Domoto family, must assume her husband’s role as a yakuza boss while he serves out a prison sentence. As she grows into her new role, she manages to assert control and increase the influence of her organization. But when her husband is released from prison, she finds him a changed man, lacking the character necessary to be a powerful yakuza leader. Conflict ensues and their marriage is challenged by a desire for power.
Quick answers
What is Yakuza Ladies 2 about?
Yuki, the wife of a leading member of the Domoto family, must assume her husband’s role as a yakuza boss while he serves out a prison sentence. As she grows into her new role, she manages to assert control and increase the influence of her organization. But when her husband is released from prison, she finds him a changed man, lacking the character necessary to be a powerful yakuza leader. Conflict ensues and their marriage is challenged by a desire for power.
When was Yakuza Ladies 2 released?
Yakuza Ladies 2 was released on 10 October 1987.
How long is Yakuza Ladies 2?
Yakuza Ladies 2 runs 2h.
Who made Yakuza Ladies 2?
Yakuza Ladies 2 was directed by Tōru Dobashi.
Cast
- Rino Katase as Asami Enoki
- Yukiyo Toake as Yuki Shigemune
- Hiroaki Murakami as Ryoji Kimoto
- Tatsuo Endō as Hayanose
- Natsuko Fuji as Etsuko Tsumura
- Yutaka Nakajima as Tomoko Kameda
- Yūsuke Natsu as Tsutomu Isozaki
- Bang-ho Cho as Isao Tokunaga
- Takuya Fujioka as Takaaki Shigemune
- Noriko Hayami as Rumi
- Kazuya Kimura as Nobu
- Mitsuko Kusabue as Matsuyo Hitobashi