---
title: "Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza"
year: 1968
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/hishakaku-and-kiratsune-a-tale-of-two-yakuza-1968"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 423350
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza (1968) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/hishakaku-and-kiratsune-a-tale-of-two-yakuza-1968

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under Crime. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A jailed yakuza faces a dangerous love triangle involving his girlfriend and his brother."

### Why Watch
- Directed by Uchida
- Written by Goro Tanada

### Caveats & Content Note
- Tragic ending
- Short absence leads to betrayal
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains criminal acts and a tragic storyline.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, tragic, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tomu Uchida
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koji Tsuruta**
- **Tomisaburō Wakayama**
- **Sumiko Fuji**
- **Ken Takakura**
- **Takeya Nakamura**
- **Minoru Ōki**
- **Kinzō Shin**
- **Bin Amatsu**
- **Rinichi Yamamoto**
- **Kunio Murai**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in Japan on 10/25/1968.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Uchida.

### Q: Who wrote the adaptation?
It was written by Goro Tanada.

### Q: What is the runtime?
The runtime is 1 hour and 49 minutes.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
The film falls under the crime genre.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/423350)
- [Hishakaku and Kiratsune: A Tale of Two Yakuza (1968) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/hishakaku-and-kiratsune-a-tale-of-two-yakuza)

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