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Wolves, Pigs & Men (1964)

"Do we stake our lives?"

8.119641h 35mJA
DramaCrimeThriller

Directed by Kinji Fukasaku

Rating

8.1/10

Runtime

1h 35m

Language

JA

Release

August 26, 1964

Director

Kinji Fukasaku

Official Trailer

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Overview

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...

Cast

Ken Takakura

Ken Takakura

Jiro Kuroki, the second brother

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Ichiro Kuroki, The eldest brother

Kinya Kitaoji

Kinya Kitaoji

Sabu, the third brother

Shinjirō Ehara

Shinjirō Ehara

Mizuhara

Sanae Nakahara

Sanae Nakahara

Kyoko

Hiroko Shima

Hiroko Shima

Mako

Jiro Okazaki

Jiro Okazaki

Takeji

Shunji Kasuga

Shunji Kasuga

Nishimura

Akikane Sawa

Akikane Sawa

Iwasaki

Seiichi Shisui

Seiichi Shisui

Akira

Seiji Echizenya

Seiji Echizenya

Isao

Masa Suganuma

Masa Suganuma

Noda

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wolves, Pigs & Men (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wolves, Pigs & Men. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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