The Trail of Blood (1972): Cast
The Trail of Blood is a 1972 action film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, starring Yoshio Harada as Jokichi, Etsuko Ichihara and Saburo Date. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Kazuo Ikehiro
- Genre
- Action
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Tokyo Eiga
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Trail of Blood About?
The premise of The Trail of Blood without spoilers.
In gang‑torn Japan, swordsman Jokichi abandons his violent ways after rescuing a woman, marrying her, and raising a son. Three years later the criminal clans he thwarted locate his family and kill his wife. To counter his blade, rivals hire a prostitute to pose as a damsel, breaking their code and enlist a thief and a swordsman who may match skill.
The Trail of Blood Cast & Characters
Yoshio Harada leads the cast as Jokichi, with Etsuko Ichihara and Saburo Date. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro; 26 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kazuo Ikehiro
- Yoshio Harada as Jokichi
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Etsuko Ichihara - Saburo Date
- Toru Minegishi
Also Starring in The Trail of Blood
· 22 more- Ryōhei Uchida
- Ikio Sawamura
- Tokue Hanazawa
- Gen Shimizu
- Kai Ato
- Hisao Toake
- Katsuo Nakamura
- Kôji Nanbara
- Kayo Matsuo
- Kantarō Suga
- Kōichi Uenoyama
- Chikara Hashimoto
- Atsuo Nakamura
- Kaoru Kusuda
- Ryoko Nakano
- Sanae Kitabayashi
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More from Kazuo Ikehiro
More films directed by Kazuo Ikehiro: Slaughter in the Snow, The Fearless Avenger, Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay and Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie.
The Trail of Blood Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Mushukunin Mikogami no Jôkichi: Kiba wa hikisaita” and “Mikogami Mushukunin's Jokichi - Split Tusk”.
- Also known as
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- Mushukunin Mikogami no Jôkichi: Kiba wa hikisaita
- Mikogami Mushukunin's Jokichi - Split Tusk
- Тропой крови
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The Trail of Blood FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Trail of Blood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was The Trail of Blood released?
The Trail of Blood was released on June 10, 1972.
Who directed The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
More films by Kazuo Ikehiro Who is in the cast of The Trail of Blood?
The Trail of Blood stars Yoshio Harada as Jokichi, Etsuko Ichihara and Saburo Date, among 26 credited actors.
Does The Trail of Blood have a post-credit scene?
No. The Trail of Blood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Trail of Blood in?
The original language of The Trail of Blood is Japanese.
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