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Directed by Hiroshi Noguchi, The Trap leans on a strong ensemble — Hiroyuki Nagato, Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Tōru Abe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 1958.
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