A Trap (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1965, A Trap is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. When her only relative, her elder brother is accused of robbing and murdering an old woman loan-shark, pretty, young Kiriko travels from her home in Kyushu to Tokyo to get Japan's top lawyer to defend her brother. Unfortunately her naive idealism is shattered when the lawyer refuses to take the case based on her insufficient funds. What follows is a long determined revenge plot that sees the heroine become a Tokyo bar hostess and worse to punish the lawyer. The plot thickens with another murder mystery and a sleuthing reporter.
Who’s in it. A Trap stars Chieko Baisho as Kiriko Yanagida, Osamu Takizawa as Kinzô Ôtsuka, Michiyo Aratama as Michiko Kôno and Yūsuke Kawazu as Ken'ichi Sugita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, A Trap has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Trap page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Trap tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Trap (1965)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Trap change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Trap worth watching?
- A Trap holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Trap?
- A Trap stars Chieko Baisho, Osamu Takizawa, Michiyo Aratama, Yūsuke Kawazu and Yousuke Kondou.
- When was A Trap released?
- A Trap was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.