directed by: Hideo Gosha, year: 1971
actors: Tatsuya Nakadai, Noboru Ando, Komaki Kurihara

The Wolves is a gritty yakuza film set in post-war Japan, exploring themes of loyalty, betrayal, and revenge. After serving a long sentence, a former yakuza member returns to find his clan embroiled in a power struggle. As allegiances shift, he navigates a treacherous underworld, seeking justice for past wrongs. The film is renowned for its intense performances and intricate plot, capturing the volatile dynamics of criminal organizations during a time of societal change.

Crime, Drama, Yakuza, Revenge, Post War