Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather (1982)

Name: Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama
Released: 1982
Duration: 146 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Akiko Kana

2h 26m Japan

Action Crime Drama

Plot

Onimasa, the self-absorbed leader of a minor yakuza clan in Shikoku, grapples with the clash between his criminal undertakings and his idealized image of a noble samurai. His turbulent relationship with the Shikoku Godfather and the chaotic life of his adopted daughter, Matsue, create an intricate narrative filled with themes of honor, loyalty, and brutal retribution. This gripping saga explores the complexities of morality in a world where duty and personal desires collide, painting a vivid portrait of a man trapped between two conflicting identities.

Cast

Tatsuya Nakadai Masako Natsume Shima Iwashita Tetsuro Tamba Akiko Kana Emi Shind? Akiko Nakamura Mari Natsuki Mikio Narita Tatsuo Umemiya Eitar? Ozawa Isao Natsuyagi Hideo Murota Ry?hei Uchida Kei Yamamoto