Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982)

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Released:
1982-06-05

Overview:
Onimasa is the egocentric boss of a small yakuza clan on Shikoku Island, whose criminal duties conflict with his self-image as a chivalrous samurai. His struggles with his boss, the Shikoku Godfather, and the tumultuous life of his adopted daughter, Matsue, form the backdrop of this epic tale of justice, obedience, and bloody vengeance.

Director:
Hideo Gosha

Runtime:
2h 26min

Genre:
Action, Crime, Drama

  • Cast:
  • Tatsuya Nakadai
    as
    Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa
  • Masako Natsume
    as
    Matsue Kiryûin
  • Shima Iwashita
    as
    Uta Kiryûin
  • Tetsuro Tamba
    as
    Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
  • Akiko Kana
    as
    Tsuru