The Wolves
The Wolves

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The Wolves

1955
Movie
127 min
Japanese

A group of five rookie insurance salespersons, driven to desperation by the impossibility of their work in Japan's failing postwar economy, form a plan to rob a cash delivery truck in order to provide for their families.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Norman TaurogGenres: Drama, Family

Plot Summary

A Spanish-American family struggles to make ends meet in the American West after their patriarch is wrongly accused of a crime. His loyal wife works tirelessly to prove his innocence while their children face hardship and prejudice. The film explores themes of family loyalty, injustice, and the immigrant experience.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Wolves' received a mixed to positive reception, with praise often directed at Edward G. Robinson's performance and the film's emotional resonance. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing uneven. It was generally seen as a decent, albeit not groundbreaking, family drama.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Edward G. Robinson's compelling performance as a wrongly accused man.

  • Appreciated for its depiction of a family's struggle and resilience.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat formulaic for its genre.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google is not readily available for this film.

Fun Fact

Although Edward G. Robinson was a well-established star, this film was made towards the latter part of his career, during a period when he took on a variety of roles.

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