Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back
極悪坊主 念仏三段斬り
Synopsis
In Meiji Period Japan, the carrying of swords had been outlawed, so Shikai, the Killer Priest carries his sword disguised as a Priest?s staff. One of the strongest entries in the series, Shinkai is badly injured, and must face his worst enemy in what could be their final showdown.
Part of the Wicked Priest Collection
Stream the entire interconnected saga and experience every installment in chronological storyline order.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Original Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Harada
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Murao, Kōji Takada
- Original Score
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Original Title
- 極悪坊主 念仏三段斬り
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Harada
Akira Murao, Kōji Takada
Toshiaki Tsushima
Nagaki Yamagishi
Department Leadership Roster
Takashi Harada
Director
Toshiaki Tsushima
Original Music Composer
Nagaki Yamagishi
Director of Photography
Akira Murao
Writer
Kōji Takada
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back.
Arrow: Featured
Featured, from the Arrow Video Channel.
Arrow: Recently added
Recently added, from the Arrow Video Channel.
list6
More Like Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back about?
In Meiji Period Japan, the carrying of swords had been outlawed, so Shikai, the Killer Priest carries his sword disguised as a Priest?s staff. One of the strongest entries in the series, Shinkai is badly injured, and must face his worst enemy in what could be their final showdown.
Who directed Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back?
Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back was directed by Takashi Harada.
Who stars in Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back?
The principal cast of Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back includes Tomisaburō Wakayama, Bunta Sugawara, Ichirō Nakatani, Yuki Jōno, Tatsuo Endō.
When was Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back released and how long is it?
Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wicked Priest 4: The Killer Priest Comes Back was composed by Toshiaki Tsushima.