Wolves, Pigs & Men
"Do we stake our lives?"
Originally released in 1964. Wolves, Pigs & Men is a drama/crime film. directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Starring Ken Takakura, Rentaro Mikuni, and Kinya Kitaoji
Synopsis
Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu pointedly states that Jiro is not invited. Jiro meanwhile is planning a big job - steal 40 million in cash and drugs, and he invites Sabu and gang to act as decoys, for 50,000 each. The sting is a success, but the double-crossing starts almost immediately. Sabu discovers how little of the take they were promised and hides the stash. Jiro and his slimy partner pressure the kids to fess up. Meanwhile, their respectable elder brother Ichiro is being leaned on by the town's big boss, whose money it was.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
8.1/10
Excellent (7 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ken Takakura
as Jiro Kuroki, the second brother
Rentaro Mikuni
as Ichiro Kuroki, The eldest brother
Kinya Kitaoji
as Sabu, the third brother
Shinjirō Ehara
as Mizuhara
Sanae Nakahara
as Kyoko
Hiroko Shima
as Mako
Jiro Okazaki
as Takeji
Shunji Kasuga
as Nishimura
Akikane Sawa
as Iwasaki
Seiichi Shisui
as Akira
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolves, Pigs & Men about?
Sabu and his pals hold a pauper's funeral for Sabu's mother. His brother Jiro arrives home, fresh out of jail, and Sabu pointedly states that Jiro is not invited. Jiro meanwhile is planning a big j...
Who directed Wolves, Pigs & Men?
Wolves, Pigs & Men was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
How long is Wolves, Pigs & Men?
Wolves, Pigs & Men has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Wolves, Pigs & Men released?
Wolves, Pigs & Men was released on August 26, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wolves, Pigs & Men?
The main cast of Wolves, Pigs & Men includes Ken Takakura, Rentaro Mikuni, Kinya Kitaoji, Shinjirō Ehara, Sanae Nakahara.