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Goemon (2009)

128 min  -  Action | Drama  -   1 May 2009 (Japan)
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Based on a Japanese folk legend that echoes the tale of Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon Ishikawa (Yôsuke Eguchi)... See full summary »

Director:

Kazuaki Kiriya

Writers:

Kazuaki Kiriya (original story), Kazuaki Kiriya (screenplay), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Yôsuke Eguchi Yôsuke Eguchi ...
Goemon Ishikawa
Takao Osawa Takao Osawa ...
Saizo Kirigakure
Ryôko Hirosue Ryôko Hirosue ...
Chacha Asai
Jun Kaname Jun Kaname ...
Gori Gori ...
Sasuke Sarutobi
Mikijiro Hira Mikijiro Hira ...
Rikyu Sen
Masatô Ibu Masatô Ibu ...
Tetsuji Tamayama Tetsuji Tamayama ...
Matahachi
Hashinosuké Nakamura Hashinosuké Nakamura ...
Eiji Okuda Eiji Okuda ...
Hideyoshi Toyotomi
Choi Hong Man Choi Hong Man ...
Gao
Susumu Terajima Susumu Terajima ...
Eriko Satô Eriko Satô ...
Courtesan Yoshino
Erika Toda Erika Toda ...
Courtesan Yukiri
Mayu Tsuruta Mayu Tsuruta ...
Koheita's mother
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Storyline

Based on a Japanese folk legend that echoes the tale of Robin Hood, this ninja thriller follows the exploits of Goemon Ishikawa (Yôsuke Eguchi), who leaves his fighting clan after its chief is murdered and uses his skills as a thief to help the poor. But after learning the identity of his leader's killer - the traitorous Hideyoshi (Eiji Okuda) - Goemon sets out on a bloody path of vengeance, joined by his loyal friend, Saizo (Takao Ôsawa). Written by Anonymous  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Genres:

Action | Drama

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Goemon: The Robin Hood of Japan See more »

Filming Locations:

Kawasaki, Kanagawa, Japan See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$9,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$16,000,000 (Japan) (2009)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cell, Daiichi Shokai Co., Dentsu See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Japan:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Soundtracks

"Rosa"
Lyrics and composed by Yoshiki Hayashi
Performed by Violet UK See more »