Gonza the Spearman (1986)
Original title: 鑓の権三
Gonza the Spearman is a 1986 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Masahiro Shinoda, with a running time of 2h 6m. It stars Hiromi Go, Shōhei Hino and Misako Tanaka.
The tragic story of Gonza, a handsome ladies man, set in the Tokugawa Period, a time in which appearances are very important. Gonza competes with Bannojō for the honor to perform the tea ceremony to celebrate the birth of an heir to the lord of their clan. To see the sacred tea scrolls Gonza promises to marry the daughter of the family which possesses them, even though he is unofficially engaged to another. When studying the scrolls with Osai, the mother of the house, Bannojō sneaks into the house and steals their obis and runs through the town proclaiming the two as adulterers.
Quick answers
What is Gonza the Spearman about?
The tragic story of Gonza, a handsome ladies man, set in the Tokugawa Period, a time in which appearances are very important. Gonza competes with Bannojō for the honor to perform the tea ceremony to celebrate the birth of an heir to the lord of their clan. To see the sacred tea scrolls Gonza promises to marry the daughter of the family which possesses them, even though he is unofficially engaged to another. When studying the scrolls with Osai, the mother of the house, Bannojō sneaks into the house and steals their obis and runs through the town proclaiming the two as adulterers.
When was Gonza the Spearman released?
Gonza the Spearman was released on 15 January 1986.
How long is Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman runs 2h 6m.
Who made Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Where can I watch Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman is available on Criterion Channel.
Where to watch Gonza the Spearman
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Hiromi Go as Gonza Sasano
- Shōhei Hino as Bannojō Kawazura
- Misako Tanaka as Oyuki
- Hideji Ōtaki as Chūtabei Iwaki
- Takashi Tsumura as Ichinoshin Asaka
- Haruko Katō as Oyuki's nanny
- Kuniko Miyake as Iwaki's wife
- Eiji Shima as Torajirō
- Natsuki Asakawa as Hinokichi
- Kaori Mizushima as Okiku
- Chōichirō Kawarasaki as Jinbei Iwaki
- Shoichi Ozawa as Boatman