---
title: "Kaoyaku"
year: 1971
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kaoyaku-1971"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 125273
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kaoyaku (1971) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kaoyaku-1971

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kaoyaku is a Japanese film released on August 12, 1971. Classified under the genres of crime and drama, the motion picture has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes. The narrative follows a detective who is officially charged with the task of investigating a bank corruption scandal. Shintarō Katsu served as both the director and a screenwriter for the production, working alongside Ryuzo Kikushima, who also contributed to the screenplay. The cast features several performers, including Shintarō Katsu, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Takuya Fujioka, and Tsutomu Yamazaki. The film has received one award during its history. The production is also known by its Japanese title, 顔役. This overview is based on available archival data regarding the film's production, release, and primary creative team. The project remains a notable entry in the filmography of those involved, reflecting the thematic focus on institutional crime that was present in the cinema of that era. The film is documented in various international film databases, which provide details on its cast, crew, and technical specifications.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I watch Kaoyaku?
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### Q: Is Kaoyaku worth watching?
Kaoyaku holds a community rating of 6.0/10. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Kaoyaku and when was it released?
Kaoyaku is a feature film with a runtime of 110 minutes. It was released in 1971.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kaoyaku — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/125273)
- [Kaoyaku (1971) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/125273/cast)
- [Kaoyaku Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/772161-kaoyaku/cast)
- [Kaoyaku (1971) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0403190/)
- [Kaoyaku (1971) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/kaoyaku/credits)

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