
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.

Koji Tsuruta
Hishakaku

Yoshiko Sakuma
Otoyo

Tatsuo Umemiya

Rinichi Yamamoto

Kenji Ushio

Akikane Sawa

Yoshi Katō

Michitarō Mizushima

Ryūnosuke Tsukigata

Hideo Murata

Ken Takakura

Chiyoko Honma
Ochiyo

Utamaro, Painter of the Woman
Utamaro, Painter of the Woman

History of Jirocho Shimizu
History of Jirocho Shimizu

Drunken Angel
Drunken Angel

The Shogun's Vault III
The Shogun's Vault III

The Hidden Blade
The Hidden Blade

Port City Blues
Port City Blues

Battles Without Honor and Humanity
Battles Without Honor and Humanity

Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl
Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl

The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail
The Men Who Tread on the Tiger's Tail

Last of the Wolves
Last of the Wolves

Stray Nightingale
Stray Nightingale

American Yakuza
American Yakuza