Japan Synopsis
鬼龍院花子の生涯
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.
The 1981–1983 Japan Window
68 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather sits at position #46.
Other Titles From Toei Company
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when Onimasa: A Japanese Godfather premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,496 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (24th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.6 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action productions specifically: #1,361 of 1,714 (top 79%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Toei Company, Haiyuza Eiga Hoso Company |
| Runtime | 2h 26m |
| Release Date | June 5, 1982 |
| IMDb | tt0163777 |