The Entrapped Gangster (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1959, The Entrapped Gangster is a crime and drama film directed by Shigeaki Hidaka, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Crime melodrama about two detectives (Ikebe and Arashima) and one detective's trumpet-playing son (Sato) who become involved in a complex murder investigation.
Who’s in it. The Entrapped Gangster stars Ryō Ikebe as Detective Henmi, Makoto Satō as Saburo Shindo, Fumie Noguchi as Chikako Hayakawa and Ichirō Arishima as Detective Shindo, Saburo's father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, The Entrapped Gangster sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Entrapped Gangster page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Entrapped Gangster tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Entrapped Gangster (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Entrapped Gangster change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Entrapped Gangster worth watching?
- The Entrapped Gangster holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Entrapped Gangster?
- The Entrapped Gangster stars Ryō Ikebe, Makoto Satō, Fumie Noguchi, Ichirō Arishima and Yasuko Nakada.
- When was The Entrapped Gangster released?
- The Entrapped Gangster was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.