---
title: "The Pledge"
year: 1972
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-pledge-1972"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 448690
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 103
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Pledge (1972) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-pledge-1972

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Pledge is a film first released in 1972. Catalogued under Drama, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Toei Company. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A succession selection sparks a fierce conflict between Kitakyushu and Wakamatsu."

### Why Watch
- features a compelling conflict
- explores family succession

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited plot details available in the synopsis
- Tone & Suitability: The film involves crime themes related to a succession conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, crime

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-pledge-1972#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kōsaku Yamashita
- **Networks / Studios**: Toei Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koji Tsuruta**
- **Tomisaburō Wakayama**
- **Bunta Sugawara**
- **Yūko Hamada**
- **Hiroki Matsukata**
- **Junko Matsudaira**
- **Gorō Ibuki**
- **Tatsuo Endō**
- **Akira Shioji**
- **Ryūtarō Tatsumi**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was The Pledge released?
The film was released on 07/30/1972 in Japan.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
The film is categorized under drama and crime.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 43 minutes.

### Q: Who is selected as Mutsumikai Soke's successor?
Omuro Yahachi of the Omuro family is selected as the successor.

### Q: What starts the conflict between Kitakyushu and Wakamatsu?
The selection of Omuro Yahachi as successor begins the conflict.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Pledge — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/448690)
- [The Pledge (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Pledge_(film))
- [The Pledge (1981) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/426182-the-pledge/prehled/)
- [The Pledge (2011) | DIV.cz](https://div.cz/film/the-pledge)

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