Life of Hishakaku
1963•1h 35m•8.0•Released
DramaCrime
After eloping with a prostitute named Otoyo, Hishakaku takes refuge in the Kogane family’s turf. Indebted to Boss Kogane for his kindness, Hishakaku swears to dedicate himself to protect the Koganes in time of crisis. Hishakaku’s humble life comes to a sudden halt when the Kogane family becomes involved in a fatal feud with their rival, and Hishakaku’s services are called upon.
Director
Tadashi Sawashima
Writer
Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi
Languages
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
Cast
Koji Tsuruta
Hishakaku
Yoshiko Sakuma
Otoyo
Tatsuo Umemiya
Rinichi Yamamoto
Kenji Ushio
Akikane Sawa
Yoshi Katō
Michitarō Mizushima
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Hideo Murata
Ken Takakura
Chiyoko Honma
Ochiyo
Production
Company
Toei Company
Producer
Shigeru Okada
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