The Merciless Trap
1961, Japanese. Directed by Jun Fukuda.
Going Straight Was Hard Work. It Was Made Harder by The Gang
Taut thriller about a too-perfect criminal case against an ex-convict that makes a nosy detective suspicious.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 February 1961
- Original title
- 情無用の罠
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Katsuya Susaki
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The Merciless Trap runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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The Merciless Trap isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Merciless Trap?
If you liked The Merciless Trap, try The Locksmith, Hider in the House, Wardriver.
Who directed The Merciless Trap?
The Merciless Trap (1961) was directed by Jun Fukuda and stars Makoto Satou, Kumi Mizuno, Akihiko Hirata.