
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps
1967, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
The Son of the Black Mass returns in this ninth installment in Daiei's longstanding Nemuri Kyoshiro series. This time Raizo Ichikawa as Nemuri is called to see that a gold statuette of the Virgin Mary gets safe passage to Kyoto from the prying hands of a sect of murderous Christian ronin that call themselves the Black Finger Group.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 July 1967
- Original title
- 眠狂四郎無頼控 魔性の肌
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hajime Takaiwa
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What Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps is based on
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.
Nemuri Kyoshirō
By Renzaburō Shibata
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps: quick answers
What should I watch before Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?
Watch Sleepy Eyes of Death 5: Sword of Fire (1965), 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) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?
Next in the series: Sleepy Eyes of Death 10: Hell Is a Woman (1968), Sleepy Eyes of Death 11: In the Spider's Lair (1968), and Sleepy Eyes of Death 12: Castle Menagerie (1969).
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How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps on?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 July 1967. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?
If you liked Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps, try Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Zatoichi's Cane Sword, Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple.
Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps (1967) was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and stars Raizō Ichikawa, Haruko Wanibuchi, Mikio Narita.
What is Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps based on?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 9: Trail of Traps is based on Nemuri Kyoshirō by Renzaburō Shibata.