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.
Top Cast
Chosuke Ikariya
Kōji Nakamoto
Masatoshi Nakamura
Mikio Narita
Hyoto
Keiko Saitō
O-Tama
Casey Takamine
Aki Takejo
FAQ about Father Avenger
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…
When was Father Avenger released?
Father Avenger was released in 1987.
What genres does Father Avenger belong to?
Father Avenger is categorised as Drama, History.
Who stars in Father Avenger?
The cast of Father Avenger includes Chosuke Ikariya, Kōji Nakamoto, Masatoshi Nakamura, Mikio Narita, Keiko Saitō.