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Apr 18, 1988 · Shinoda has brought to “Gonza the Spearman” a realistic style of the utmost simplicity; the result is a calm, measured film in muted colors that almost imperceptibly builds suspense, keyed by...
May 11, 2022 · Gonzo the Spearman is, in short, a narrative that explores the fate of phallic desire within the samurai class whose original function was radically problematized by the peace that persisted under Tokugawa.
Gonza the Spearman (近松門左衛門 鑓の権三, Yari no gonza) is a 1986 Japanese drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda. It was entered into the 36th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for outstanding artistic contribution.
Jan 15, 1986 · Gonza the Spearman: Directed by Masahiro Shinoda. With Hiromi Gô, Shima Iwashita, Shohei Hino, Misako Tanaka. The tragic story of Gonza, a handsome ladies man, set in the Tokagawa Period, a time in which appearences are very important.
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- Drama
- Masahiro Shinoda
- 1986-01-15
Gonza the Spearman ★★½ 1986 A gifted samurai lancer is accused of having an affair with the wife of the lord of his province. The lancer must leave to save the woman's honor, because to stay would mean death to them both.
The handsome, ambitious Sasano Gonza is one of the Matsue clan's most talented lancers. Although he is secretly engaged to the sister of Bannojo, one of his fellow retainers, Gonza agrees to wed the daughter of his tea master to better his position.
Synopsis. The tragic story of Gonza, a handsome ladies man, set in the Tokagawa Period, a time in which appearences are very important. Gonza competes with Bannojo for the honor to perform...
