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The Trap

1996 · 106 min · Director: Kaizo Hayashi

The Trap (1996) is a thriller, directed by Kaizo Hayashi. It stars Masatoshi Nagase and Yui Natsukawa. The 106-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.

What The Trap Is About

Mike Hama works as a private detective in Yokohama. One day a hooded stranger comes into his office. The man arrives with an odd request. He wants Hama to look for him. Hama takes the job. But the job is not what it seems. A string of murders is committed in the city. The killings resemble one another. The police cannot solve them. Fear grows in the city. Hama is drawn into that chain. The account moves along behind the detective. The film belongs to a series built around the same character. Masatoshi Nagase and Yui Natsukawa take the leads, with Tomoko Yamaguchi also in the cast, in Kaizo Hayashi’s Japanese film of 1996.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Trap about?

Mike Hama works as a private detective in Yokohama. One day a hooded stranger comes into his office.

Where can I watch The Trap?

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How long is The Trap?

The Trap runs for 106 minutes (1h 46m).

When did The Trap come out?

The Trap was released in 1996.

Who directed The Trap?

The Trap was directed by Kaizo Hayashi.

Who stars in The Trap?

The Trap stars Masatoshi Nagase, Yui Natsukawa, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Tetta Sugimoto.

What is The Trap's rating?

The Trap holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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