Writing

Hisataka Kai

Born February 25, 1929 · Hiroshima Prefecture, Japan (age 97)

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Known For

The Symbol of a ManThe Symbol of a Man · 1963
The Symbol of a Man
★ 7.01963
MovieDrama
A Japanese intelligence officer faces personal crises in the years preceding the Manchurian conflict.
Cruel Gun StoryCruel Gun Story · 1964
Cruel Gun Story
★ 6.71964
MovieActionCrime
Businessmen arrange the early release from prison of Togawa, serving time for taking revenge on the truck driver whose carelessness confined Togawa's sister, Rie, to a wheelchair. They want Togawa to hijack an armored truck loaded with 120 million yen; their leverage is to promise him money for surgery for Rie. Togawa consents and plans the heist with three others. The plan is solid, but it doesn't go smoothly. Togawa must improvise, there are traitors somewhere, and double-crosses mount. Can Togawa escape with enough money to help his sister and ensure a passage out of Japan?
Black StraitBlack Strait · 1964
Black Strait
★ 10.01964
MovieCrimeAction
Newly out of prison after killing his boss' rival, Akio Maki is eager to move on and start a new life with the boss' daughter. However, the chains of the past are not so easily broken and Maki is soon ordered to kill again.
The Dragon CrestThe Dragon Crest · 1963
The Dragon Crest
1963
MovieCrimeDrama
A violent story of loyalty and revenge among the many "yakuza" or gambling groups in Japan.
The Reckless OneThe Reckless One · 1967
The Reckless One
1967
MovieCrimeAction
Kosuke Suzuki returns to Hakata's hometown after learning that his best friend Takehara has disappeared. Kosuke is persistently hindered by Hasebe from Omura Sangyo. Kosuke's partner Kumagoro investigates and finds out that Hasebe, who killed the head of the Muraoka clan, made Takehara disappear in order to keep him silent. The third film in the series.
Fight of the GamblersFight of the Gamblers · 1963
Fight of the Gamblers
★ 6.01963
MovieCrimeDrama
Ryuji Oshima, a gambler, kills Saiga in self-defense, and considering himself unfit to lead men, secludes himself in a temple to atone for his misdeeds. At home, when his mother, the boss of a construction gang, bids for and gets the job of building the Town Hall, other gangs set out to disrupt her business and try to kill her.
The Kanto Region Is Also ExpandingThe Kanto Region Is Also Expanding · 1967
The Kanto Region Is Also Expanding
1967
MovieActionDrama
A man who was released from prison wanders around the Kanto region and gets involved with the local yakuza.
Night of the SuspicionsNight of the Suspicions · 1959
Night of the Suspicions
1959
MovieThriller
Tatsuo Torigoe, the president of Torigoe Industries, attempts suicide but survives and reveals his motives for suicide to his only daughter, Akiko.

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