Trapped, the Crimson Bat (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.3

Released in 1969, Trapped, the Crimson Bat is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda, running about 87 minutes. “Longing to live and love like other women but compelled to remain a desperado” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oichi may have met her match as she vies against the evil beauty that has set her sights on destroying her. She must face numerous other challenges before confronting her greatest rival. While longing to live and love like other women, she realizes that she can never have a normal life, her sword which she holds on to like a security blanket will always come between her and such a life...
Who’s in it. Trapped, the Crimson Bat stars Yōko Matsuyama as Oichi, Yasunori Irikawa as Mosaku, Kikko Matsuoka as Oen and Tōru Abe as Bunzo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Trapped, the Crimson Bat has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Trapped, the Crimson Bat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Trapped, the Crimson Bat tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Trapped, the Crimson Bat (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Trapped, the Crimson Bat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Trapped, the Crimson Bat worth watching?
- Trapped, the Crimson Bat holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Trapped, the Crimson Bat?
- Trapped, the Crimson Bat stars Yōko Matsuyama, Yasunori Irikawa, Kikko Matsuoka, Tōru Abe and Ryoichi Tamagawa.