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Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami (2009)

Movie 89 min

Action Drama History

Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.

Tomohiko Yamashita Director

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Released
July 19, 2009
Runtime
89 min
IMDb
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Cast

Atsuo Nakamura Atsuo Nakamura Kinya Kitaoji Kinya Kitaoji Naho Toda Naho Toda Takashi Sasano Takashi Sasano Toshinori Omi Toshinori Omi Hirotaro Honda Hirotaro Honda Kumiko Endo Kumiko Endo Kotaro Tanaka Kotaro Tanaka Kaoru Okunuki Kaoru Okunuki Takashi Naito Takashi Naito Takeo Nakahara Takeo Nakahara Shinobu Tsuruta Shinobu Tsuruta Hideji Ōtaki Hideji Ōtaki Ryusei Saito Ryusei Saito Keisaku Wada Hachiro Ijuin Atsuo Moroki Michie Hirai

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Frequently asked questions

What is Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami about?
Genjuro’s crime was assassination, his punishment was to survive a faked execution and lose his home, lose his identity, and emerge as Maboroshi Shinigami, the Phantom Assassin. When his wife is kidnapped and tortured to reveal his whereabouts and dragged to the executioner for crucifixion by corrupt clan officials, Genjuro faces an army of swords to save her. Evil men aim to frame Genjuro for another murder. For their scheme they need only one thing, Genjuro’s dead body. Genjuro will have to cut down their swordsmen and challenge Sarashina Gunpei, deadliest blade in Japan in a final blood-soaked battle.
Who directed Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami was directed by Tomohiko Yamashita.
Who stars in Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami stars Atsuo Nakamura, Kinya Kitaoji, Naho Toda, Takashi Sasano.
When was Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami released?
Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami is a 2009 action, drama, history film.
Where can I watch Genjuro's Deadly Sword: The Return of Shinigami?
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