Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather 1982
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SplatOnimasa 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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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa
as Matsue Kiryûin
as Uta Kiryûin
as Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
as Tsuru
as Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress
as Botan, 3rd Mistress
as Akio, Opponent's Mistress
as
Director:
Writer:
Kōji Takada, Tomiko Miyao
Stars:
Tatsuya Nakadai, Masako Natsume, Shima Iwashita, Tetsuro Tamba, Akiko Kana, Emi Shindō, Akiko Nakamura, Mari Natsuki, Mikio Narita, Tatsuo Umemiya,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Drama
Release Date:
1982 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
146 min
MMPA Rating:
None
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
Directors & Credit Writers
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Cast
as Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa
as Matsue Kiryûin
as Uta Kiryûin
as Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
as Tsuru
as Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress
as Botan, 3rd Mistress
as Akio, Opponent's Mistress
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as Genichiro Tanabe
as
as Hirazo Suenaga
as
as Jiro Mikazuki
as Tetsuo Sudo
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as Hanako Kiryûin
as Matsue Kiryûin as a girl
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