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Movie poster: Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure (1964)
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Sleepy Eyes of Death 2: Sword of Adventure

1964 · 83 min Action
5.5 / 10 · TMDB

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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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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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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