Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure
Wandering samurai Nemuri Kyoshiro (Raizô Ichikawa) finds a bulls-eye on his back after befriending the shogunate's tightfisted financial adviser, Asahina, who's earned the wrath of the shogun's self-indulgent daughter for cutting off her allowance. The enraged princess promptly hatches a scheme to have Asahina bumped off -- along with his protector, Kyoshiro. Shiho Fujimura also stars in this installment of the enormously popular film series.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 眠狂四郎勝負 |
| Year | 1964 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Action |
| Director | Kenji Misumi |
| Runtime | 83 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.5/10 (11 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a classic chambara narrative, relying on the tension between personal bushido and corrupt authority. It explores this through swordplay that is less about spectacle and more an extension of the protagonist's isolated philosophy.
What lingers after the final strike is a poignant sense of melancholy for a fading warrior ethos, where every victory feels like a step deeper into solitude. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kenji Misumi
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Best viewed at night, immersed in its shadowy cinematography and precise duel choreography.
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