Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami
幻十郎必殺剣スペシャル 死神復活
Synopsis
Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tomohiko Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomohiko Yamashita, Katsuaki Chaki
- Original Score
- Kazuki Kuriyama
- Original Title
- 幻十郎必殺剣スペシャル 死神復活
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tomohiko Yamashita
Tomohiko Yamashita, Katsuaki Chaki
Kazuki Kuriyama
Department Leadership Roster
Tomohiko Yamashita
Screenplay
Tomohiko Yamashita
Director
Katsuaki Chaki
Screenplay
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What is Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami about?
Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.
Who directed Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami was directed by Tomohiko Yamashita.
Who stars in Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
The principal cast of Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami includes Atsuo Nakamura, Kinya Kitaoji, Naho Toda, Takashi Sasano, Toshinori Omi.
When was Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami released and how long is it?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami was composed by Kazuki Kuriyama.