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Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire

1965, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.

Fifth film in the series. When Kyoshiro, in a moment of weakness, saves the life of a woman being attacked on the road, he quickly finds himself entangled in a conspiracy involving a corrupt chamberlain, a wily merchant, the survivors of a pirate gang, and a missing treasure trove.

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1h 23m
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online.

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Released
12 January 1965
Original title
眠狂四郎炎情剣
Country
Japan
Written by
Seiji Hoshikawa
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What Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire is based on

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.

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What should I watch before Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire?

Watch Sleepy Eyes of Death 1: The Chinese Jade (1963), Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure (1964), Sleepy Eyes of Death 3: Full Circle Killing (1964), and Sleepy Eyes of Death 4: Sword of Seduction (1964) first.

What comes after Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire?

Next in the series: Sleepy Eyes of Death 6: Sword of Satan (1965), Sleepy Eyes of Death 7: The Mask of the Princess (1966), and Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy (1966).

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How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).

Does Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire on?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire?

If you liked Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire, try Rurouni Kenshin Part II: Kyoto Inferno, Zatoichi, The Challenge.

Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire (1965) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Raizō Ichikawa, Tamao Nakamura, Michiko Sugata.

What is Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire based on?

Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.

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