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Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps (1967): Cast

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps is a 1967 action drama directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, starring Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Sei Hiraizumi and Yoshio Inaba. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.

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Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Kazuo Ikehiro
Genres
Action , Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps About?

The premise of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps without spoilers.

In the ninth entry of Daiei’s long‑running Nemuri Kyoshiro saga, Raizo Ichikawa returns as the wandering swordsman Nemuri Kyoshiro, known as the Son of the Black Mass. He is tasked with escorting a gold statuette of the Virgin Mary to Kyoto, while fending off a ruthless band of Christian ronin called the Black Finger Group, who seek to seize the relic for their own murderous purposes.

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps Themes & Keywords

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  • virgin
  • sexual appetite
  • ronin
  • kyoto
  • statuette
  • christian
  • religion
  • duel
  • hero for hire
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  • swordsmen
  • bandit
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  • paying with sex
  • reference to the virgin mary
  • chanbara
  • chambara
  • full moon cut
  • jidaigeki
  • ninth part
  • samurai
  • sequel
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps Cast & Characters

Raizō Ichikawa leads the cast as Nemuri Kyoshiro, with Sei Hiraizumi and Yoshio Inaba. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro; 16 actors are credited in all.

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 9: Trail of Traps Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Nemuri Kyôshirô burai-hikae: Mashô no hada” and “Nemuri Kyoshiro buraihikae Masho no hada”.

Also known as
  • Nemuri Kyôshirô burai-hikae: Mashô no hada
  • Nemuri Kyoshiro buraihikae Masho no hada
  • The Trail of Traps
  • 眠狂四郎 無頼控 魔性の肌
  • Senne oczy śmierci 9: Ścieżka pełna pułapek
  • 眠狂四郎无赖控:魔性之肌
  • Nemuri Kyoshiro 9 Une piste de pièges

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FAQ

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps released?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps was released on July 15, 1967.

Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.

More films by Kazuo Ikehiro

Who is in the cast of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps stars Raizō Ichikawa as Nemuri Kyoshiro, Sei Hiraizumi and Yoshio Inaba, among 16 credited actors.

Does Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps have a post-credit scene?

No. Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps in?

The original language of Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps is Japanese.

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