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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather

19822h 26mHideo Gosha

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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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YakuzaLabor StrikeDogfighting

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What is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather stars Tatsuya Nakadai (Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa), Masako Natsume (Matsue Kiryûin), Shima Iwashita (Uta Kiryûin), Tetsuro Tamba (Uichi Suda, The Big Boss), Akiko Kana (Tsuru). The film was directed by Hideo Gosha.

How long is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1982.

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