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Return of Daimajin (1966): Cast

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Return of Daimajin is a 1966 fantasy horror film directed by Kenji Misumi, starring Takashi Kanda as Lord Danjô Mikoshiba, Kōjirō Hongō and Sei Hiraizumi. It runs 1 hour 19 minutes.

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Return of Daimajin (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 19m (79 min)
Director
Kenji Misumi
Genres
Horror , Fantasy , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Return of Daimajin About?

The premise of Return of Daimajin without spoilers.

Lord Danjo Mikoshiba, a tyrant coveting the fertile lands surrounding Lake Yakumo, exploits a memorial ceremony for the late Chigusa lord to launch a sudden assault, overthrowing the honorable Lord Juro. As all hope seems lost, the mighty Daimajin rises from Lake Yakumo to settle a score of his own.

Return of Daimajin Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • kaiju
  • psychotronic film
  • revenge
  • statue
  • violence
  • tears
  • swordsmen
  • river
  • rampage
  • reference to god
  • feudal japan
  • dynamite
+3 more
  • combat
  • giant monster
  • sequel
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Cast & crew

Return of Daimajin Cast & Characters

Takashi Kanda leads the cast as Lord Danjô Mikoshiba, with Kōjirō Hongō as Lord Juro and Sei Hiraizumi as Hayato Tabe. Directed by Kenji Misumi; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Return of Daimajin

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From the director

More from Kenji Misumi

More films directed by Kenji Misumi: Shogun Assassin, The Last Samurai, Lone Wolf and Cub: Baby Cart in the Land of Demons and Internal Sleuth.

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Videos

Return of Daimajin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Return of Daimajin.

Return of Daimajin (1966) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Return of Daimajin Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Return of Giant Majin” and “El regreso de Daimajín”.

Also known as
  • Return of Giant Majin
  • El regreso de Daimajín
  • Daimajin 2 - Frankensteins Monster kehrt zurück
  • The Return of Giant Majin
  • Le retour de Majin
  • Daimajin ikaru
  • Wrath of Daimajin
  • Daimajin, contraataque del dios diabólico
  • Daimajin - Frankensteins Monster kehrt zurück
  • 大魔神的憤怒
  • Мадзин атакует снова
  • 大魔神的愤怒
+1 more
  • 대마신 분노하다

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FAQ

Return of Daimajin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Return of Daimajin?

Return of Daimajin runs 1 hour 19 minutes (79 minutes).

When was Return of Daimajin released?

Return of Daimajin was released on August 13, 1966.

Who directed Return of Daimajin?

Return of Daimajin was directed by Kenji Misumi.

More films by Kenji Misumi

Who is in the cast of Return of Daimajin?

Return of Daimajin stars Takashi Kanda as Lord Danjô Mikoshiba, Kōjirō Hongō as Lord Juro and Sei Hiraizumi as Hayato Tabe, among 18 credited actors.

Does Return of Daimajin have a post-credit scene?

No. Return of Daimajin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Return of Daimajin in?

The original language of Return of Daimajin is Japanese.

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