Father Avenger
Originally released in 1987. Father Avenger is a drama/history film. directed by Sadao Nakajima. At just 45 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chosuke Ikariya, Koji Nakamoto, and Masatoshi Nakamura
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 30, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 45m
45 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TV Asahi
- Toei Company
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 moun...
Who directed Father Avenger?
Father Avenger was directed by Sadao Nakajima.
How long is Father Avenger?
Father Avenger has a runtime of 0 hours and 45 minutes (45 minutes total).
When was Father Avenger released?
Father Avenger was released on April 30, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Father Avenger?
The main cast of Father Avenger includes Chosuke Ikariya, Koji Nakamoto, Masatoshi Nakamura, Mikio Narita, Keiko SaitΕ.