
Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather
Action · Crime · Drama
Overview
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.
Top Cast


Tatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa
Tatsuya Nakadai
Masagoro Kiryuin - Onimasa


Masako Natsume
Masako Natsume
Matsue Kiryûin
Masako Natsume
Matsue Kiryûin


Shima Iwashita
Shima Iwashita
Uta Kiryûin
Shima Iwashita
Uta Kiryûin


Tetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
Uichi Suda, The Big Boss
Tetsuro Tamba
Uichi Suda, The Big Boss


Akiko Kana
Akiko Kana
Tsuru
Akiko Kana
Tsuru


Emi Shindō
Emi Shindō
Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress
Emi Shindō
Emiwaka, 2nd Mistress


Akiko Nakamura
Akiko Nakamura
Botan, 3rd Mistress
Akiko Nakamura
Botan, 3rd Mistress


Mari Natsuki
Mari Natsuki
Akio, Opponent's Mistress
Mari Natsuki
Akio, Opponent's Mistress


Mikio Narita
Mikio Narita
Mikio Narita


Tatsuo Umemiya
Tatsuo Umemiya
Tatsuo Umemiya
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