Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982)
June 5, 1982
Action, Crime, Drama
2h 26m


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.
Cast & Crew
- Director
- Hideo Gosha
- Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa Tatsuya Nakadai
- Matsue Kiryûin Masako Natsume
- Uta Kiryûin Shima Iwashita
- Uichi Suda, The Big Boss Tetsuro Tamba
- Tsuru Akiko Kana
- Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress Emi Shindo
- Botan, 3rd Mistress Akiko Nakamura
- Akio, Opponent's Mistress Mari Natsuki