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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie (1969): Cast

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie is a 1969 action drama directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, starring Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Yukiji Asaoka and Asao Koike. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie (1969) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Kazuo Ikehiro
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Daiei Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie About?

The premise of Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie without spoilers.

When it seems Kyoshiro’s already bizarre life can’t get any stranger, a murderer and rapist begins leaving boastful notes claiming each crime. To uncover the true culprit, Kyoshiro follows a twisted trail that drags him through the Shogun’s harem, secret Christian sects, and a web of dangerously high‑stakes entangled politics.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie Themes & Keywords

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  • secret christians
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  • twelfth part
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Cast & crew

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie Cast & Characters

Raizō Ichikawa leads the cast as Nemuri Kyoshiro, with Yukiji Asaoka and Asao Koike. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro; 9 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Kazuo Ikehiro

More films directed by Kazuo Ikehiro: Slaughter in the Snow, The Fearless Avenger, The Trail of Blood and Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay.

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Nemuri Kyôshirô: Akujo-gari” and “眠狂四郎 悪女狩り”.

Also known as
  • Nemuri Kyôshirô: Akujo-gari
  • 眠狂四郎 悪女狩り
  • Senne oczy śmierci 12: Zamek menażerii
  • Álmos szemek a halálról 12: Kastélybeli intrikák
  • 眠狂四郎恶女狩猎
  • Nemuri Kyoshiro 12 Castle menagerie
  • 眠狂四郎惡女狩獵

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie released?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie was released on January 11, 1969.

Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.

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Who is in the cast of Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie stars Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Yukiji Asaoka and Asao Koike, among 9 credited actors.

Does Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie have a post-credit scene?

No. Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie in?

The original language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie is Japanese.

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