Samurai Reincarnation - The Masters of Cinema Series

Japanese fantasy action directed by Kinji Fukasaku.

The leader of the failed Shimabara Rebellion, Amakusa Shiro (Kenji Sawada), is put to death, but returns to the world as a demon with the power to resurrect the dead.

Swearing revenge upon his enemies, he brings a group of legendary warriors back to life as demons and recruits them to his cause.

Determined to stop them, samurai Yagyu Jubei (Sonny Chiba) seeks a sword capable of killing demonic spirits to aid him in his quest.

The cast also includes Ken Ogata and Hiroyuki Sanada.