A Trap
Originally released in 1965. A Trap is a mystery/drama film. directed by Yoji Yamada.
Starring Chieko Baisho, Osamu Takizawa, and Michiyo Aratama
Synopsis
When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kiriko travels from her home in Kyushu to Tokyo to get Japan's top lawyer to defend her brother. Unfortunately her naive idealism is shattered when the lawyer refuses to take the case based on her insufficient funds. What follows is a long determined revenge plot that sees the heroine become a Tokyo bar hostess and worse to punish the lawyer. The plot thickens with another murder mystery and a sleuthing reporter.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chieko Baisho
as Kiriko Yanagida
Osamu Takizawa
as Kinzô Ôtsuka
Michiyo Aratama
as Michiko Kôno
Yūsuke Kawazu
as Ken'ichi Sugita
Yōsuke Kondō
as Kôichi Abe
Taketoshi Naitō
as Prosecutor Shimada
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
as Masao Yanagida
Etsuko Ichihara
as Nobuko
Koji Kiyomura
as Hisaoka
Masakazu Kuwayama
as Okumura
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Trap about?
When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kiriko travels from her home in Kyushu to Tokyo to get Japan's top lawyer to def...
Who directed A Trap?
A Trap was directed by Yoji Yamada.
How long is A Trap?
A Trap has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was A Trap released?
A Trap was released on May 28, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Trap?
The main cast of A Trap includes Chieko Baisho, Osamu Takizawa, Michiyo Aratama, Yūsuke Kawazu, Yōsuke Kondō.