Yakuza Wives
1986, Japanese. Directed by Hideo Gosha.
When her crime boss husband is sent to prison, a woman assumes control of one of the most powerful gangs in Japan.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 15 November 1986
- Original title
- 極道の妻たち
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōji Takada
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Yakuza Wives: quick answers
What comes after Yakuza Wives?
Next in the series: Yakuza Ladies 2 (1987), Yakuza Ladies 3 (1989), and Yakuza Ladies: The Final Battle (1990).
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How long is Yakuza Wives?
Yakuza Wives runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Yakuza Wives have a post-credits scene?
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Yakuza Wives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Yakuza Wives on?
Yakuza Wives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 November 1986. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Yakuza Wives?
If you liked Yakuza Wives, try Female Yakuza Tale, Belly, The Yakuza.
Who directed Yakuza Wives?
Yakuza Wives (1986) was directed by Hideo Gosha and stars Shima Iwashita, Rino Katase, Akiko Kana.