Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy
Originally released in 1966. Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy is a action/drama film. directed by Kenji Misumi. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, and Shiho Fujimura
Synopsis
Nemuri Kyoshiro discovers a conspiracy centering around a band of disgruntled samurai wanting to avenge the death of their sensei, a political reformer that pushed for better provisions for the lower classes until he was assassinated by Shogunate agents. Their plot, to set fire to the oil refineries of two rich merchants and unleash a raging inferno that will hopefully burn down the Edo Castle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 9, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy about?
Nemuri Kyoshiro discovers a conspiracy centering around a band of disgruntled samurai wanting to avenge the death of their sensei, a political reformer that pushed for better provisions for the low...
Who directed Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy was directed by Kenji Misumi.
How long is Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy released?
Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy was released on November 9, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy?
The main cast of Sleepy Eyes of Death 8: Sword of Villainy includes Raizō Ichikawa, Shigeru Amachi, Shiho Fujimura, Kentaro Kudo, Ryūzō Shimada.