About this movie
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.
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based on play or musical
jidaigeki
edo period
restless in peacetime
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Questions about Gonza the Spearman
How long is Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman has a runtime of 2h 6m (2 hours and 6 minutes).
Who directed Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman was directed by Masahiro Shinoda and released in 1986.
What genre is Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman is a Drama film (1986).
Who stars in Gonza the Spearman?
The cast of Gonza the Spearman includes Hiromi Go, Shōhei Hino, Misako Tanaka, Hideji Ōtaki, Takashi Tsumura.
What is the TMDB rating for Gonza the Spearman?
Gonza the Spearman has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 17 votes.
