Life of Hishakaku
人生劇場 飛車角
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tadashi Sawashima
- Screenplay & Story
- Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 人生劇場 飛車角
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tadashi Sawashima
Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi, Shiro Ozaki
Masaru Satō
Shizuka Fujii
Shigeru Okada
Department Leadership Roster
Tadashi Sawashima
Director
Naoyuki Suzuki
Screenplay
Kinya Naoi
Screenplay
Shizuka Fujii
Director of Photography
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Shigeru Okada
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Life of Hishakaku
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What is Life of Hishakaku about?
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.
Who directed Life of Hishakaku?
Life of Hishakaku was directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
Who stars in Life of Hishakaku?
The principal cast of Life of Hishakaku includes Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Tatsuo Umemiya, Rinichi Yamamoto, Kenji Ushio.
When was Life of Hishakaku released and how long is it?
Life of Hishakaku was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Life of Hishakaku?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Life of Hishakaku was composed by Masaru Satō.
Is Life of Hishakaku based on a book or true story?
Life of Hishakaku is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shiro Ozaki".