The Trap(1996)
罠 THE TRAP
The Trap Synopsis
When a hooded stranger appears in private eye 'Mike' Hama's office with the cryptic challenge "I want you to look for me," Hama is drawn into a string of bizarre serial murders that have Yokohama's police baffled and the city terrified.
The Trap (1996) is a drama, thriller, mystery, crime and horror film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, released on May 25, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Masatoshi Nagase, Yui Natsukawa, Tomoko Yamaguchi and Tetta Sugimoto. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Kaizo Hayashi
- Writers:
- Daisuke Tengan, Kaizo Hayashi
- Producers:
- Shunsuke Koga, Kaizo Hayashi, Tsutomu Sakurai
- Cinematographer:
- Yuichi Nagata
- Composer:
- Yôko Kumagai
- Production:
- Eizo Tanteisha, For Life Records Inc.
- Status:
- Released
The Trap (1996) Trailer
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The Trap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Masatoshi Nagase
as Maiku Hama / Mikki
Yui Natsukawa
as Yuriko
Tomoko Yamaguchi
as Mizuki
Tetta Sugimoto
as Sugimoto
Kiyotaka Nanbara
as Hoshino
Akaji Maro
as Lt. Nakayama
Shiro Sano
as Masaru Kanno
- Mika Ohmine
Mika Ohmine
as Akane Hama
Haruko Mabuchi
Joe Shishido
as Jo Shishido
Noriko Sengoku
as Asa
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Key crew
Directed by Kaizo Hayashi, written by Daisuke Tengan and Kaizo Hayashi, produced by Shunsuke Koga, Kaizo Hayashi and Tsutomu Sakurai.
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The Trap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Trap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Trap online?
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The Trap (1996) is available to stream on FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Trap?
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The main cast of The Trap (1996) includes Masatoshi Nagase, Yui Natsukawa, Tomoko Yamaguchi, Tetta Sugimoto and Kiyotaka Nanbara. The film was directed by Kaizo Hayashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Trap released?
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The Trap was released on May 25, 1996 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Trap worth watching?
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The Trap (1996) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Trap?
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