Father Avenger (1987)
Master director Sadao Nakajima brings to life the adventures of Shohachi, a ronin (masterless samurai) searching for his father's enemy. O-Tama, the star of a light acrobatics hut in the back mountains of Asakusa, falls in love at first sight with a ronin named Shohachi who appears out of nowhere and, impressed by his skills, asks him to become the troupe's bodyguard. Shohachi, who is searching for his father's enemy Hyoto, follows the troupe on their provincial tour and finally finds him. But it seems that his enemy is quite skilled.
Director: Sadao Nakajima
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: April 30, 1987
Cast
Screenplay
- Ichirō Miyagawa (Screenplay)
Production: TV Asahi, Toei Company
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Keywords
jidaigeki
More Films by Director: Sadao Nakajima
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Father Avenger about?
- Master director Sadao Nakajima brings to life the adventures of Shohachi, a ronin (masterless samurai) searching for his father's enemy. O-Tama, the star of a light acrobatics hut in the back mountains of Asakusa, falls in love at first sight with a ronin named Shohachi who appears out of nowhere and, impressed by his skills, asks him to become the troupe's bodyguard. Shohachi, who is searching for his father's enemy Hyoto, follows the troupe on their provincial tour and finally finds him. But it seems that his enemy is quite skilled.
- Who directed Father Avenger?
- Father Avenger was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
- Who stars in Father Avenger?
- Father Avenger stars Chosuke Ikariya, Koji Nakamoto, Masatoshi Nakamura, Mikio Narita, Keiko Saitō, Casey Takamine.
- How long is Father Avenger?
- Father Avenger has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Father Avenger?
- Father Avenger is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Father Avenger produced?
- Father Avenger was produced in Japan.