Samurai Reincarnation
魔界転生
“Death from Beyond the Grave!”
Synopsis
After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage.
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Samurai Reincarnation (1981) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-19
Top Cast
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Sonny Chiba
Jubei Yagyu
Kenji Sawada
Shiro Amakusa
Akiko Kana
Hosokawa Gracia
Hiroyuki Sanada
Kirimaru Iga
Ai Kanzaki
Otsuu
Hideo Murota
Priest Inshun Hozoin
Noboru Matsuhashi
Ietsuna Tokugawa
Naoko Kubo
Yajima no tsubone
Mikio Narita
Izumori Matsudaira
Hiroshi Inuzuka
Shugoro
Asao Uchida
Sakai Utanokami Tadayo
Jun Oba
Masataka Naruse
Koga Genjuro
Etsuo Shima
Yûko Asuka
Koga Kunoichi
Jun Hamamura
Shigesaemon
Noboru Mitani
Monk
Aoi Nakajima
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 19, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Screenplay & Story
- Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami, Futaro Yamada
- Original Score
- Hozan Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 魔界転生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, KADOKAWA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kinji Fukasaku
Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami, Futaro Yamada
Hozan Yamamoto
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Isamu Ichida
Haruki Kadokawa
Department Leadership Roster
Kinji Fukasaku
Director
Kinji Fukasaku
Writer
Tatsuo Nogami
Writer
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Director of Photography
Hozan Yamamoto
Original Music Composer
Yoshikazu Sano
Production Design
Isamu Ichida
Editor
Haruki Kadokawa
Producer
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samurai Reincarnation
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samurai Reincarnation about?
After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage.
Who directed Samurai Reincarnation?
Samurai Reincarnation was directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Who stars in Samurai Reincarnation?
The principal cast of Samurai Reincarnation includes Sonny Chiba, Kenji Sawada, Akiko Kana, Hiroyuki Sanada, Ai Kanzaki.
When was Samurai Reincarnation released and how long is it?
Samurai Reincarnation was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for Samurai Reincarnation?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samurai Reincarnation was composed by Hozan Yamamoto.
Is Samurai Reincarnation based on a book or true story?
Samurai Reincarnation is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Futaro Yamada".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samurai Reincarnation?
Samurai Reincarnation holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).