Demon Spies
"If they're lucky, they die quickly!"
Originally released in 1974. Demon Spies is a fantasy/action film. directed by Takashi Tsuboshima. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masaomi Kondo, Toru Minegishi, and Yutaka Mizutani
Synopsis
Deep in the mountains of feudal Japan, a group of children endure cruel and unorthodox training in order to become the Shogunate's most secret and deadly weapons - the Demon Spies! Their true identities are hidden - even from each other. Behind their demon masks, they are educated in the deadly arts of infiltration, espionage, assassination - and seduction! If they survive to become strong enough to kill their teachers, they will become - the Demon Spies! Sent on a suicide mission to uncover a deadly conspiracy, five inexperienced Demon Spies must infiltrate a powerful fief, discover the location of its secret arsenal, and destroy it. But Lord Shogen, the Demon Hunter, plans to brutally interrogate, ingeniously torture, and cruelly execute - the Demon Spies!
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 9, 1974
51 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- International Television Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Demon Spies about?
Deep in the mountains of feudal Japan, a group of children endure cruel and unorthodox training in order to become the Shogunate's most secret and deadly weapons - the Demon Spies! Their true ident...
Who directed Demon Spies?
Demon Spies was directed by Takashi Tsuboshima.
How long is Demon Spies?
Demon Spies has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Demon Spies released?
Demon Spies was released on February 9, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Demon Spies?
The main cast of Demon Spies includes Masaomi Kondo, Toru Minegishi, Yutaka Mizutani, Keiko Aramaki, Keiji Takamine.