Death Shadows (1986)
Original title: 十手舞
Death Shadows is a 1986 Japanese-language action movie directed by Hideo Gosha, with a running time of 1h 55m. It stars Mariko Ishihara, Masanori Sera and Mari Natsuki.
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.
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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 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.
When was Death Shadows released?
Death Shadows was released on 20 September 1986.
How long is Death Shadows?
Death Shadows runs 1h 55m.
Who made Death Shadows?
Death Shadows was directed by Hideo Gosha.
Where can I watch Death Shadows?
Death Shadows is available on Criterion Channel and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Death Shadows
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video
Buy: Amazon Video