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Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing (1964): Cast

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing is a 1964 action drama directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, starring Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Saburo Date and Gen Kimura. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes.

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing (1964) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Genres
Drama , Action , Mystery
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Daiei Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing About?

The premise of Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing without spoilers.

When the shogun’s monstrous, illegitimate son decapitates a noble, wandering swordsman Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) is falsely accused and drawn into a series of fierce duels. As he fights to clear his name, the killer’s mother methodically eliminates the shogun’s legitimate heirs, plotting to place her son on the throne.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing Themes & Keywords

· 12 tags
  • chanbara
  • full moon cut
  • chambara
  • jidaigeki
  • son
  • samurai action
  • martial arts
  • third part
  • samurai
  • sequel
  • based on novel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing Cast & Characters

Raizō Ichikawa leads the cast as Nemuri Kyoshiro, with Saburo Date as Flying Squirrel Banzo and Gen Kimura as Ninja Leader. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda; 30 actors are credited in all.

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Nemuri Kyôshirô: Engetsugiri” and “眠狂四郎 円月斬り”.

Also known as
  • Nemuri Kyôshirô: Engetsugiri
  • 眠狂四郎 円月斬り
  • Senne oczy śmierci 3: Śmierć w pełni księżyca
  • 眠狂四郎元月斩
  • Nemuri Kyoshiro 3 Full Circle Killing
  • Nemuri Kjóširó: Engecugiri
  • 네무리 쿄시로 원월참(둥근달 베기)

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FAQ

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing released?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing was released on May 23, 1964.

Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.

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Who is in the cast of Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing stars Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Saburo Date as Flying Squirrel Banzo and Gen Kimura as Ninja Leader, among 30 credited actors.

Does Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing have a post-credit scene?

No. Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing in?

The original language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing is Japanese.

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