Onimasa (1982 Film)

Onimasa, also known by its Japanese title Kiryuin Hanako no shogai (鬼龍院花子の生涯), is a 1982 Japanese drama film directed by Hideo Gosha.

The film was produced by Toei and released in Japan on June 5, 1982, with a runtime of 146 minutes. The screenplay was written by Hideo Gosha, Tomiko Miyao, and Koji Takada, based on the life of a mob leader and his complicated household dynamics involving wives, children, and mistresses.

Production and Release

Onimasa was submitted by Japan for consideration at the 55th Academy Awards in the Best Foreign Language Film category, though it did not secure a nomination.

Cast

• Tatsuya Nakadai as Masagoro Kiryuin (Onimasa)
• Masako Natsume as Matsue Kiryuin
• Shima Iwashita as Uta Kiryuin
• Tetsuro Tamba as Uichi Suda
• Kaori Takasugi as Hanako Kiryuin