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Sure Death (1984): Cast

Sure Death (1984) movie poster

Sure Death is a 1984 action drama directed by Masahisa Sadanaga, starring Isuzu Yamada, Kin Sugai and Gannosuke Ashiya. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes.

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Sure Death (1984) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 3m (123 min)
Genres
Action , Crime , Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sure Death About?

The premise of Sure Death without spoilers.

Assassins clash in a fresh samurai‑action tale that explores the inner turmoil of Japan’s underground killers. A seemingly ordinary band of merchants is in fact a hired group of assassins. When they learn that every assassin in Edo is being eliminated, they race against time to uncover the mysterious culprit behind the deadly purge.

Sure Death Themes & Keywords

· 5 tags
  • group
  • band
  • based on tv series
  • jidai geki
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sure Death Cast & Characters

Isuzu Yamada leads the cast, with Kin Sugai as Sen and Gannosuke Ashiya. Directed by Masahisa Sadanaga; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Sure Death

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Details

Sure Death Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “必殺!THE HISSATSU” and “Верная смерть”.

Also known as
  • 必殺!THE HISSATSU
  • Верная смерть
  • Au-dessus de la loi
  • Kesin Ölüm

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FAQ

Sure Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sure Death?

Sure Death runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).

When was Sure Death released?

Sure Death was released on June 16, 1984.

Who directed Sure Death?

Sure Death was directed by Masahisa Sadanaga.

Who is in the cast of Sure Death?

Sure Death stars Isuzu Yamada, Kin Sugai as Sen and Gannosuke Ashiya, among 21 credited actors.

Does Sure Death have a post-credit scene?

No. Sure Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sure Death in?

The original language of Sure Death is Japanese.

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