Demons

Demons

Demons

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Demons

"This world is a sea of blood."

1971

2h 14m

7.6(86 votes)

Horror

Drama

Overview

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

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Art Theatre Guild

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Cast & Crew

12 members

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中村嘉葎雄

Gengobe

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唐十郎

Sangoro

唐十郎

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三条泰子

Koman

三条泰子

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今福将雄

Hachiemon

今福将雄

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松本克平

Ryoshin

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田村保

Yasuke

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観世栄夫

Takubei

観世栄夫

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天野新士

Inosuke

天野新士

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山谷初男

Chohachi

山谷初男

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南祐輔

Kankuro

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江幡高志

Torazo

江幡高志

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川口敦子

Kikuno

川口敦子

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