The Man with a Sinister Laugh
1960, Japanese. Directed by Haruyasu Noguchi.
After getting out of prison, a young yakuza tries to find out who killed his girlfriend, attempts not to get drawn back into crime, and to find his missing sister.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 6 August 1960
- Original title
- 拳銃無頼帖 不敵に笑う男
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Gan Yamazaki
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What The Man with a Sinister Laugh is based on
The Man with a Sinister Laugh is adapted from a novel.
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The Man with a Sinister Laugh: quick answers
What should I watch before The Man with a Sinister Laugh?
Watch Ryuji, the Gun Slinger (1960) and The Gun Like Lightning (1960) first.
What comes after The Man with a Sinister Laugh?
Next in the series: Tales of a Gunman: The Man Without Tomorrow (1960).
Is The Man with a Sinister Laugh worth watching?
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How long is The Man with a Sinister Laugh?
The Man with a Sinister Laugh runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Man with a Sinister Laugh have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Man with a Sinister Laugh. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Man with a Sinister Laugh parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Man with a Sinister Laugh on?
The Man with a Sinister Laugh isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 August 1960. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Man with a Sinister Laugh?
If you liked The Man with a Sinister Laugh, try Sailor Suit and Machine Gun, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Graveyard of Honor.
Who directed The Man with a Sinister Laugh?
The Man with a Sinister Laugh (1960) was directed by Haruyasu Noguchi and stars Keiichirō Akagi, Joe Shishido, Reiko Sasamori.
What is The Man with a Sinister Laugh based on?
The Man with a Sinister Laugh is adapted from a novel.