Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
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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.
Status: Released
Released Date: 1982-06-05
Runtime: 146 mins
Director: Hideo Gosha
Spoken language: 日本語
Genres: Action, Crime, Drama
Original title: Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
Production Companies: Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company
Production Countries: Japan
Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
Masako Natsume
Shima Iwashita
Tetsuro Tamba
Akiko Kana
Emi Shindō
Akiko Nakamura
Mari Natsuki
Mikio Narita
Tatsuo Umemiya
Eitarō Ozawa
Isao Natsuyagi
Hideo Murota
Ryōhei Uchida
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