Gonza the Spearman
鑓の権三
“Straight to ruin! Victims of the law that binds them.”
Synopsis
During the peaceful Tokugawa period, handsome samurai Gonza becomes entangled in a tragic love triangle and a web of deceit while trying to advance his social standing through the tea ceremony.
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Toru Takemitsu and Misako Tanaka - Gonza the Spearman Song (Gonza the Spearman)
Type: Clip • Published 2022-08-17
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Hiromi Go
Gonza Sasano
Shōhei Hino
Bannojō Kawazura
Misako Tanaka
Oyuki
Hideji Ōtaki
Chūtabei Iwaki
Takashi Tsumura
Ichinoshin Asaka
Haruko Katō
Oyuki's nanny
Kuniko Miyake
Iwaki's wife
Eiji Shima
Torajirō
Natsuki Asakawa
Hinokichi
Kaori Mizushima
Okiku
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Jinbei Iwaki
Shoichi Ozawa
Boatman
Shima Iwashita
Osai
Naoto Takenaka
Fumiemon
Mansaku Fuwa
Daikei Shimizu
Tomoko Jinbo
Jun Hamamura
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masahiro Shinoda
- Screenplay & Story
- Taeko Tomioka
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 鑓の権三
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- hyogensha, Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masahiro Shinoda
Taeko Tomioka, Monzaemon Chikamatsu
Tōru Takemitsu
Kazuo Miyagawa
Sachiko Yamaji
Masatake Wakita, Masayuki Motomochi, Kiyoshi Nonomura
Department Leadership Roster
Masahiro Shinoda
Director
Masatake Wakita
Producer
Masahiro Katō
Costume Design
Masayuki Motomochi
Producer
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Sachiko Yamaji
Editor
Kazuo Miyagawa
Director of Photography
Taeko Tomioka
Screenplay
Kiyoshi Nonomura
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gonza the Spearman
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What is Gonza the Spearman about?
During the peaceful Tokugawa period, handsome samurai Gonza becomes entangled in a tragic love triangle and a web of deceit while trying to advance his social standing through the tea ceremony.
Who directed Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman was directed by Masahiro Shinoda.
Who stars in Gonza the Spearman?
The principal cast of Gonza the Spearman includes Hiromi Go, Shōhei Hino, Misako Tanaka, Hideji Ōtaki, Takashi Tsumura.
When was Gonza the Spearman released and how long is it?
Gonza the Spearman was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Gonza the Spearman?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Gonza the Spearman was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.