Life of Hishakaku(1963)
人生劇場 飛車角
Life of Hishakaku Synopsis
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.
Life of Hishakaku (1963) is a drama and crime film directed by Tadashi Sawashima, released on March 16, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Tatsuo Umemiya and Rinichi Yamamoto. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Writers:
- Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi, Shiro Ozaki
- Producers:
- Shigeru Okada
- Cinematographer:
- Shizuka Fujii
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Life of Hishakaku Cast & Crew
Main cast
Koji Tsuruta
as Hishakaku
Yoshiko Sakuma
as Otoyo
Tatsuo Umemiya
Rinichi Yamamoto
Kenji Ushio
Akikane Sawa
Yoshi Katō
Michitarō Mizushima
Ryūnosuke Tsukigata
Hideo Murata
Ken Takakura
Chiyoko Honma
as Ochiyo
Key crew
Directed by Tadashi Sawashima, written by Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi and Shiro Ozaki, produced by Shigeru Okada.
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Life of Hishakaku Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Life of Hishakaku – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life of Hishakaku online?
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Life of Hishakaku (1963) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Life of Hishakaku?
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The main cast of Life of Hishakaku (1963) includes Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Tatsuo Umemiya, Rinichi Yamamoto and Kenji Ushio. The film was directed by Tadashi Sawashima. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life of Hishakaku released?
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Life of Hishakaku was released on March 16, 1963 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is Life of Hishakaku worth watching?
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Life of Hishakaku (1963) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.