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Demons (1971): Cast

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Demons is a 1971 drama horror film directed by Toshio Matsumoto, starring Katsuo Nakamura as Gengobe Satsuma, Hatsuo Yamaya and Takashi Ebata. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes.

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Demons (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 14m (134 min)
Director
Toshio Matsumoto
Genres
Drama , Horror
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Demons About?

The premise of Demons without spoilers.

This world is a sea of blood. Tells the story of the samurai Gengobe, who seeks revenge after falling prey to the schemes of a geisha and her husband.

Demons Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • japanese new wave
  • warrior
  • samurai action
  • folk horror
  • tattoo
  • severed arm
  • poisoning
  • geisha
  • coffin
  • throat slit
  • infanticide
  • blood
+3 more
  • sword
  • violence
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Demons Cast & Characters

Katsuo Nakamura leads the cast as Gengobe Satsuma, with Hatsuo Yamaya as Chohachi and Takashi Ebata as Torazo. Directed by Toshio Matsumoto; 12 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Demons

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From the director

More from Toshio Matsumoto

More films directed by Toshio Matsumoto: Dogra Magra, Ki or Breathing, The War of the 16 Year Olds and Phantom.

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Videos

Demons Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Demons.

Demons (1971) Original Trailer [FHD]
Details

Demons Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Pandemonium” and “Shura”.

Also known as
  • Pandemonium
  • Shura
  • Демоны
  • 수라
  • Carneficina
  • Pandemonium (Shura)
  • 修罗
  • Demony
  • Demônios

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FAQ

Demons FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Demons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Demons?

Demons runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).

When was Demons released?

Demons was released on February 13, 1971.

Who directed Demons?

Demons was directed by Toshio Matsumoto.

More films by Toshio Matsumoto

Who is in the cast of Demons?

Demons stars Katsuo Nakamura as Gengobe Satsuma, Hatsuo Yamaya as Chohachi and Takashi Ebata as Torazo, among 12 credited actors.

Does Demons have a post-credit scene?

No. Demons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Demons in?

The original language of Demons is Japanese.

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