Demons(1971)
修羅
This world is a sea of blood.
Demons Synopsis
Gengobe Satsuma, an exiled samurai cast out as an Asano clan retainer, is given a second chance to join his brothers in arms to become the 48th Ronin against the Shogunate. His faithful servant gathers the 100 ryo required for his acceptance. Gengobe is also in love with a greedy geisha named Koman. About to be sold to another man, Gengobe learns that in order to keep her, her debt is exactly 100 ryo.
Demons (1971) is a horror and drama film directed by Toshio Matsumoto, released on February 13, 1971 with a runtime of 2h 14m. It stars Katsuo Nakamura, Juro Kara, Yasuko Sanjo and Masao Imafuku. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 90 ratings.
- Director:
- Toshio Matsumoto
- Writers:
- Nanboku Tsuruya, Shûji Ishizawa, Toshio Matsumoto
- Producers:
- Takayoshi Miyagawa, Tsuyoshi Koga
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuo Suzuki
- Composer:
- Bunichi Nishimatsu
- Production:
- Matsumoto Production, Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
Demons (1971) Trailer
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Demons Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Katsuo Nakamura
Katsuo Nakamura
as Gengobe
Juro Kara
as Sangoro
Yasuko Sanjo
as Koman
Masao Imafuku
as Hachiemon
- Kappei Matsumoto
Kappei Matsumoto
as Ryoshin
- Tamotsu Tamura
Tamotsu Tamura
as Yasuke
Hideo Kanze
as Takubei
Shinji Amano
as Inosuke
Hatsuo Yamaya
as Chohachi
- Yusuke Minami
Yusuke Minami
as Kankuro
Takashi Ebata
as Torazo
Atsuko Kawaguchi
as Kikuno
Key crew
Directed by Toshio Matsumoto, written by Nanboku Tsuruya, Shûji Ishizawa and Toshio Matsumoto, produced by Takayoshi Miyagawa and Tsuyoshi Koga.
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Demons Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 90 ratings.
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Demons – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Demons online?
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Demons (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Demons?
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The main cast of Demons (1971) includes Katsuo Nakamura, Juro Kara, Yasuko Sanjo, Masao Imafuku and Kappei Matsumoto. The film was directed by Toshio Matsumoto. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Demons released?
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Demons was released on February 13, 1971 and runs for 2h 14m.
Is Demons worth watching?
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Demons (1971) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 90 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Demons?
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Yes. The official Demons trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.