Life of Hishakaku (1963)
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.
Released: Mar 16, 1963
Runtime: 95 minutes
Stars: Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Tatsuo Umemiya, Rinichi Yamamoto, Kenji Ushio, Akikane Sawa
Crew: Tadashi Sawashima (Director), Naoyuki Suzuki (Screenplay), Kinya Naoi (Screenplay), Shiro Ozaki (Novel), Shizuka Fujii (Director of Photography), Masaru Satō (Original Music Composer)