Demons (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1971, Demons is a drama and horror film directed by Toshio Matsumoto, running about 134 minutes. “This world is a sea of blood.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gengobe Satsuma, an exiled samurai cast out as an Asano clan retainer is given a second chance to join his brothers in arms to become the 48th Ronin against the Shogunate. His faithful servant gathers the 100 ryo required for his acceptance. Gengobe is also in love with a greedy geisha named Koman. About to be sold to another man, Gengobe learns that for him to keep her, her debt is exactly 100 ryo.
Who’s in it. Demons stars Katsuo Nakamura as Gengobe Satsuma, Juro Kara as Sango, Yasuko Sanjo as Koman and Masao Imafuku as Hachiemon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Demons has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demons page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demons tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demons (1971)?
- In US, Demons is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Demons worth watching?
- Demons holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Demons?
- Demons stars Katsuo Nakamura, Juro Kara, Yasuko Sanjo, Masao Imafuku and Tamotsu Tamura.
- When was Demons released?
- Demons was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 134 minutes.