Death Shadows
"Punish the wicked, but stay in the dark."
Originally released in 1986. Death Shadows is a action film. directed by Hideo Gosha.
Starring Mariko Ishihara, Masanori Sera, and Mari Natsuki
Synopsis
Three men sentenced to death are spared and changed into “shadows executioners”, a group of ruthless ninja working for mysterious high ranking officials. During their investigation on some illegal business, one of them, called “Yazuke the Viper”, finds his abandoned daughter, Ocho, who has now become a mistress of Denzo, a smuggler. After Yazuke’s death, Ocho is also recruited as a “shadows executioner”, with the task of completing her father’s mission.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 20, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
1h 55m
115 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Gosha Productions
- Eizo Kyoto Film Co.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Death Shadows about?
Three men sentenced to death are spared and changed into “shadows executioners”, a group of ruthless ninja working for mysterious high ranking officials. During their investigation on some ille...
Who directed Death Shadows?
Death Shadows was directed by Hideo Gosha.
How long is Death Shadows?
Death Shadows has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
When was Death Shadows released?
Death Shadows was released on September 20, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Death Shadows?
The main cast of Death Shadows includes Mariko Ishihara, Masanori Sera, Mari Natsuki, Tsunehiko Watase, Takuzō Kawatani.