Movie: Life of Hishakaku

Top 10 Billed Cast

Koji Tsuruta
鶴田浩二

Hishakaku

Yoshiko Sakuma
佐久間良子

Otoyo

Tatsuo Umemiya
梅宮辰夫

Rinichi Yamamoto
山本麟一

Kenji Ushio
潮健児

Akikane Sawa
沢彰謙

Yoshi Katō
加藤嘉

Michitarō Mizushima
水島道太郎

Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
月形龍之介

Hideo Murata
村田英雄

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    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.

  • Release Date

    1963-03-16

  • Average

    8

  • Rating:

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    日本語
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