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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982): Cast

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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather is a 1982 crime drama directed by Hideo Gosha, starring Tatsuya Nakadai as Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa, Nobuko Sendo and Masako Natsume. It runs 2 hours 26 minutes.

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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 26m (146 min)
Director
Hideo Gosha
Genres
Drama , Crime , Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Company
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather About?

The premise of Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather without spoilers.

Onimasa, the egocentric leader of a modest yakuza clan on Shikoku Island, sees his criminal duties clash with his self‑image as a chivalrous samurai. He battles his superior, the Shikoku Godfather, while navigating the turbulent life of his adopted daughter Matsue, set against a backdrop of justice, loyalty and brutal vengeance.

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Themes & Keywords

· 14 tags
  • kiss
  • sex scene
  • moaning
  • female nudity
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • daughter
  • yakuza
  • seduction
  • palanquin
  • gang fight
  • bridge
+2 more
  • melodrama
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Cast & Characters

Tatsuya Nakadai leads the cast as Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa, with Nobuko Sendo as Matsue Kiryûin as a girl and Masako Natsume as Matsue Kiryûin. Directed by Hideo Gosha; 39 actors are credited in all.

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More from Hideo Gosha

More films directed by Hideo Gosha: The Oil-Hell Murder, Heat Wave, Four Days of Snow and Blood and Gate of Flesh.

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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “鬼龙院花子的一生” and “Kiryûin Hanako no shôgai”.

Also known as
  • 鬼龙院花子的一生
  • Kiryûin Hanako no shôgai
  • The Life of Hanako Kiryuin
  • Dans l'ombre du loup
  • 鬼龍院花子的一生
  • Onimasa: Um Padrinho Japonês
  • 기류인 하나코의 일생
  • Жизнь Ханако Кирюин

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Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather runs 2 hours 26 minutes (146 minutes).

When was Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather released?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather was released on June 5, 1982.

Who directed Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather was directed by Hideo Gosha.

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Who is in the cast of Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather?

Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa, Nobuko Sendo as Matsue Kiryûin as a girl and Masako Natsume as Matsue Kiryûin, among 39 credited actors.

Does Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather have a post-credit scene?

No. Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather in?

The original language of Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather is Japanese.

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