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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather

1982-06-05 · 146 min · ★ 6.2

Action · Crime · Drama

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.

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Directors
Hideo Gosha
Production companies
Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tatsuya NakadaiTatsuya NakadaiMasagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa
Masako NatsumeMasako NatsumeMatsue Kiryûin
Shima IwashitaShima IwashitaUta Kiryûin
Tetsuro TambaTetsuro TambaUichi Suda, The Big Boss
Akiko KanaAkiko KanaTsuru
Emi ShindōEmi ShindōEmiwaka, 2nd Mistress
Akiko NakamuraAkiko NakamuraBotan, 3rd Mistress
Mari NatsukiMari NatsukiAkio, Opponent's Mistress
Mikio NaritaMikio NaritaTokuhei Tsujihara
Tatsuo UmemiyaTatsuo UmemiyaKatsu Yamane
Eitarō OzawaEitarō OzawaGenichiro Tanabe
Isao NatsuyagiIsao NatsuyagiKanematsu
Hideo MurotaHideo MurotaSagara
Ryōhei UchidaRyōhei UchidaHirazo Suenaga
Kei YamamotoKei YamamotoKyosuke Tanabe
Katsuhiko WatabikiKatsuhiko WatabikiJiro Mikazuki
Naoya MakotoNaoya MakotoTetsuo Sudo
Isamu AgoChoji
Koji YakushoKoji YakushoKondo
Kinzō SakuraKinzō SakuraRokuzo

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