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19681h 49m7.0(3)

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza

人生劇場 飛車角と吉良常

Crime
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1968-10-25
1h 49m
JA
Released
Toei Company

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With his penultimate film, Uchida revisited one of his popular prewar titles, 1936’s Theatre of Life, an adaptation of Shiro Ozaki’s eponymous novel. Three-time Seijun Suzuki collaborator Goro Tanada wrote a gangsterized adaptation of Ozaki’s story for Uchida at a time when the yakuza had eclipsed the samurai genre as Toei's main cash crop. Protagonist Hishakaku murders a man in a quarrel over a barmaid and goes to jail. In his temporary absence, his girlfriend Otoyo, a former geisha, falls for Hishakaku’s brother, inciting a dangerous love triangle that, in typical yakuza fashion, ends tragically.

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About Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza

With his penultimate film, Uchida revisited one of his popular prewar titles, 1936’s Theatre of Life, an adaptation of Shiro Ozaki’s eponymous novel. Three-time Seijun Suzuki collaborator Goro Tanada wrote a gangsterized adaptation of Ozaki’s story for Uchida at a time when the yakuza had eclipsed the samurai genre as Toei's main cash crop. Protagonist Hishakaku murders a man in a quarrel over a barmaid and goes to jail. In his temporary absence, his girlfriend Otoyo, a former geisha, falls for Hishakaku’s brother, inciting a dangerous love triangle that, in typical yakuza fashion, ends tragically. Running 109 minutes.

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza Cast and Characters

The cast features Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji, Ken Takakura, and Takeya Nakamura. Their performances are a major reason Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza has built such a passionate audience.

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Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is tight pacing that earns its twists. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza runs for 109 minutes (about 1.8 hours).

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Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 3 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza?

The main cast includes Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji, and Ken Takakura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza was released in 1968.

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What is Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza about?

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza is a Crime film. With his penultimate film, Uchida revisited one of his popular prewar titles, 1936’s Theatre of Life, an adaptation of Shiro Ozaki’s eponymous novel. Three-time Seijun Suzuki collaborator Goro Tanada wrote a gangsterized adaptation of Ozaki’s story for Uchida at a time when the yakuza had eclipsed the samurai genre as Toei's main cash crop. Protagonist Hishakaku murders a man in a quarrel over a barmaid and goes to jail. In his temporary absence, his girlfriend Otoyo, a former geisha, falls for Hishakaku’s brother, inciting a dangerous love triangle that, in typical yakuza fashion, ends tragically.

When was Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza released?

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza was released on October 25, 1968. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. The film was produced by Toei Company.

Who stars in Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza?

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza stars Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Sumiko Fuji and Ken Takakura. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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