Life of Hishakaku (1963)

8.0/10 95 min Drama Crime

Overview

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.

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

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