---
title: "Law in Ghost Island"
year: 1961
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/law-in-ghost-island-1961"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 434356
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Law in Ghost Island (1961) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/law-in-ghost-island-1961

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Law in Ghost Island is a film first released in 1961. Catalogued under Adventure. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A ronin arrives on Dragon Island and refuses rival gang offers, becoming a target."

### Why Watch
- follows a ronin navigating rival gangs
- features political intrigue involving Kyoto

### Caveats & Content Note
- the protagonist is branded an enemy for refusing involvement
- involves a complex plot to overthrow the government
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of political conspiracy and gang conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: adventure, intrigued, suspenseful, action

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/law-in-ghost-island-1961#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yasushi Sasaki
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Hashizo Ōkawa** as *Yagi Hanzo*
- **Hibari Misora**
- **Hiroki Matsukata** as *Isakichi*
- **Kinya Kitaoji** as *Yusaku*
- **Satomi Oka**
- **Hiromi Hanazono**
- **Yoshiko Fujita**
- **Hiroko Sakuramachi** as *Hatsue*
- **Shunji Sakai**
- **Kunio Kaga**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was Law in Ghost Island released?
The film was released on August 13, 1961.

### Q: Who is the main character of the film?
The main character is the ronin Yagi Hanzo.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story takes place on Dragon Island.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

### Q: What is the broader plot beyond the gang rivalries?
The plot involves a scheme by Daimyo in Kyoto to overthrow the government.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Law in Ghost Island — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/434356)
- [Law in Ghost Island (1961) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/law-in-ghost-island)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*