Life of Hishakaku
1963, Japanese. Directed by Tadashi Sawashima.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 16 March 1963
- Original title
- 人生劇場 飛車角
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Naoyuki Suzuki, Kinya Naoi
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What Life of Hishakaku is based on
Life of Hishakaku is based on Theater of Life (1938) by Shirō Ozaki.
1938
Theater of Life
By Shirō Ozaki
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Life of Hishakaku: quick answers
What comes after Life of Hishakaku?
Next in the series: Life of Hishakaku 2 (1963) and Life of Hishakaku 3 (1964).
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How long is Life of Hishakaku?
Life of Hishakaku runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Life of Hishakaku have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Life of Hishakaku on?
Life of Hishakaku isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 March 1963. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Life of Hishakaku?
If you liked Life of Hishakaku, try Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, The Outsider, Battles Without Honor and Humanity.
Who directed Life of Hishakaku?
Life of Hishakaku (1963) was directed by Tadashi Sawashima and stars Koji Tsuruta, Yoshiko Sakuma, Tatsuo Umemiya.
What is Life of Hishakaku based on?
Life of Hishakaku is based on Theater of Life (1938) by Shirō Ozaki.