Hideo Gosha (1931–August 30, 1992) was a Japanese film director. 1931 is a common year starting on Thursday. ... August 30 is the 242nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (243rd in leap years), with 123 days remaining. ... 1992 is a leap year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...
Among his most famous films are Goyokin and Hitokiri, released in 1969, and The Wolves, released in 1972. Hitokiri (人斬) is a term given to four different samurai during the period of time known as the Bakumatsu in Japanese history. ... 1969 was a common year starting on Wednesday (the link is to a full 1969 calendar). ... 1972 was a leap year that started on a Saturday. ...
HideoGosha'sHitokiri is set against the background of such profiteers, in particular the Tosa Loyalist Party headed by Hanpeita Takechi (portrayed by Gosha regular Nakadai).
This condemnation of arrogance is central to the way Gosha approaches the actions of Takechi and his ilk, for whom loyalty to the emperor is merely a front.
In Gosha and Katsu's portrayal of the character, there is always a sense of compassion for a simple soul swept away by powers beyond his control and comprehension.
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