Legend of the Devil
修羅之介斬魔剣 妖魔伝説
“His heart craves vengeance . . . his sword demands blood!”
Synopsis
A gang of evil ninjas has stolen the sacred sword of the Lady Mayu and are demanding that her family exchange her for the family treasure. The world's greatest swordsman, Shuranosuke Sakaki, is called in to get the sword back.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1997
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Masaru Tsushima
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiromichi Nakamoto
- Original Score
- Hiroki Sakaguchi
- Original Title
- 修羅之介斬魔剣 妖魔伝説
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TFC, King Records
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Masaru Tsushima
Hiromichi Nakamoto, Takeshi Narumi
Hiroki Sakaguchi
Shôji Ehara
Koichi Sonoi
Yoshimi Arai, Tetsuji Hayashi
Department Leadership Roster
Koichi Sonoi
Editor
Yoshimi Arai
Producer
Masaru Tsushima
Director
Tetsuji Hayashi
Producer
Hiromichi Nakamoto
Screenplay
Shôji Ehara
Director of Photography
Hiroki Sakaguchi
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Devil
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend of the Devil about?
A gang of evil ninjas has stolen the sacred sword of the Lady Mayu and are demanding that her family exchange her for the family treasure. The world's greatest swordsman, Shuranosuke Sakaki, is called in to get the sword back.
Who directed Legend of the Devil?
Legend of the Devil was directed by Masaru Tsushima.
Who stars in Legend of the Devil?
The principal cast of Legend of the Devil includes Masaki Kyomoto, Takeshi Yamato, Kenji Takano, Kyôko Togawa, Rieko Miura.
When was Legend of the Devil released and how long is it?
Legend of the Devil was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Legend of the Devil?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Legend of the Devil was composed by Hiroki Sakaguchi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Legend of the Devil?
Legend of the Devil holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).