---
title: "Japanese Godfather: Ambition"
year: 1977
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/japanese-godfather-ambition-1977"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 255087
imdb_id: "tt0076461"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 141
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Japanese Godfather: Ambition (1977) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/japanese-godfather-ambition-1977

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Japanese Godfather: Ambition is a film first released in 1977. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Sadao Nakajima
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shin Saburi** as *Kazumasa Sakura*
- **Toshirō Mifune** as *Kosuke Oishi*
- **Hiroki Matsukata** as *Shiro Matsugae*
- **Bunta Sugawara** as *Shinsuke Tembo*
- **Kyôko Kishida** as *Naoko Anekoji*
- **Etsushi Takahashi** as *Yasuo Ichinomiya*
- **Akiyuki Nosaka**
- **Kyoko Nami** as *Yukiko Kawamoto*
- **Takuya Fujioka** as *Genkichi Tarui*
- **Eitarō Ozawa** as *Daizo Okayama*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Japanese Godfather: Ambition online?
Japanese Godfather: Ambition is currently available to watch or stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, Amazon Video. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Japanese Godfather: Ambition worth watching?
Japanese Godfather: Ambition holds a community rating of 7.7/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Japanese Godfather: Ambition and when was it released?
Japanese Godfather: Ambition is a feature film with a runtime of 141 minutes. It was released in 1977. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Japanese Godfather: Ambition?
Japanese Godfather: Ambition was directed by Sadao Nakajima.

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