Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather(1982)
鬼龍院花子の生涯
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Synopsis
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.
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) is a action, crime and drama film directed by Hideo Gosha, released on June 5, 1982 with a runtime of 2h 26m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita and Tetsuro Tamba. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Gosha
- Writers:
- Kōji Takada, Tomiko Miyao
- Producers:
- Takeshi Endô, Kyo Namura
- Cinematographer:
- Fujio Morita
- Composer:
- Mitsuaki Kanno
- Production:
- Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
- Status:
- Released
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Cast & Crew
Main 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
Emi Shindō
as Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress
Akiko Nakamura
as Botan, 3rd Mistress
Mari Natsuki
as Akio, Opponent's Mistress
Mikio Narita
as Tokuhei Tsujihara
Tatsuo Umemiya
as Katsu Yamane
Eitarō Ozawa
as Genichiro Tanabe
Isao Natsuyagi
as Kanematsu
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Gosha, written by Kōji Takada and Tomiko Miyao, produced by Takeshi Endô and Kyo Namura.
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 26 ratings.
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather online?
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) is available to stream on Film Movement Plus and Film Movement Plus Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?
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The main cast of Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba and Akiko Kana. The film was directed by Hideo Gosha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather released?
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather was released on June 5, 1982 and runs for 2h 26m.
Is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather worth watching?
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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.