Samurai Reincarnation
1981, Japanese. Directed by Kinji Fukasaku.
Death from Beyond the Grave!
After surviving the slaughter of many Christians 350 years ago, a samurai denounces God for ignoring the pleas of believers. He sells his soul to Satan and receives the power to resurrect the dead to join him in a murderous rampage.
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kinji FukasakuDirector
- Sonny ChibaJubei Yagyu
- Kenji SawadaShiro Amakusa
- Akiko KanaHosokawa Gracia
- Hiroyuki SanadaKirimaru Iga
- Ai KanzakiOtsuu
- Hideo MurotaPriest Inshun Hozoin
- Noboru MatsuhashiIetsuna Tokugawa
- Naoko KuboYajima no tsubone
- Mikio NaritaIzumori Matsudaira
- Hiroshi InuzukaShugoro
- Asao UchidaSakai Utanokami Tadayo
- Jun ObaCast
Details
- Released
- 6 June 1981
- Original title
- 魔界転生
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kinji Fukasaku, Tatsuo Nogami
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What Samurai Reincarnation is based on
Samurai Reincarnation is based on Makai Tenshō, a 1964 serialized fiction by Fūtarō Yamada.
Serialized fiction · 1964
Makai Tenshō
By Fūtarō Yamada
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Samurai Reincarnation: quick answers
Is Samurai Reincarnation worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.8/10 from 45 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Samurai Reincarnation?
Samurai Reincarnation runs 122 minutes (2h 2m).
Does Samurai Reincarnation have a post-credits scene?
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Samurai Reincarnation parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Samurai Reincarnation on?
Samurai Reincarnation isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Samurai Reincarnation?
If you liked Samurai Reincarnation, try Vampires, Versus, Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend.
Who directed Samurai Reincarnation?
Samurai Reincarnation (1981) was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and stars Sonny Chiba, Kenji Sawada, Akiko Kana.
What is Samurai Reincarnation based on?
Samurai Reincarnation is based on Makai Tenshō, a 1964 serialized fiction by Fūtarō Yamada.