Demon Spies (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1974, Demon Spies is an action and fantasy film directed by Takashi Tsuboshima, running about 86 minutes. “If they're lucky, they die quickly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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 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!
Who’s in it. Demon Spies stars Masaomi Kondo as Uzujiko, Tōru Minegishi, Yutaka Mizutani and Keiko Aramaki as Koboshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Demon Spies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Demon Spies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Demon Spies tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Demon Spies (1974)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Demon Spies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Demon Spies worth watching?
- Demon Spies holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Demon Spies?
- Demon Spies stars Masaomi Kondo, Tōru Minegishi, Yutaka Mizutani, Keiko Aramaki and Keiji Takamine.
- When was Demon Spies released?
- Demon Spies was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.