Demons
修羅
“This world is a sea of blood.”
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.
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Demons (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-06
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 7, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Toshio Matsumoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshio Matsumoto
- Original Score
- Bunichi Nishimatsu
- Original Title
- 修羅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Production Studios
- Matsumoto Production, Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Toshio Matsumoto
Toshio Matsumoto, Nanboku Tsuruya, Shûji Ishizawa
Bunichi Nishimatsu
Tatsuo Suzuki
Toshie Iwasa
Takayoshi Miyagawa, Tsuyoshi Koga
Department Leadership Roster
Toshio Matsumoto
Director
Takayoshi Miyagawa
Producer
Tsuyoshi Koga
Producer
Bunichi Nishimatsu
Original Music Composer
Tatsuo Suzuki
Director of Photography
Toshie Iwasa
Editor
Toshio Matsumoto
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Demons
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Demons about?
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.
Who directed Demons?
Demons was directed by Toshio Matsumoto.
Who stars in Demons?
The principal cast of Demons includes Katsuo Nakamura, Juro Kara, Yasuko Sanjo, Masao Imafuku, Kappei Matsumoto.
When was Demons released and how long is it?
Demons was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for Demons?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Demons was composed by Bunichi Nishimatsu.