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Thirteen Eyes
Second film of the Bannai Tarao series starring Chiezo Kataoka
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Plot Summary
A man wakes up in a hospital with amnesia, but quickly realizes he's entangled in a murder plot. As he tries to piece together his identity and the events leading up to his current predicament, he uncovers a conspiracy involving stolen jewels and a dangerous ring of criminals. He must navigate a treacherous path to clear his name and expose the culprits before he becomes the next victim.
Critical Reception
Thirteen Eyes was a B-movie of its time, often noted for its quickly paced narrative and atmospheric noir elements, though it received mixed reviews for its convoluted plot and somewhat predictable resolution. It is generally considered a minor entry in the film noir genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective noir atmosphere and a decent central performance.
Criticized for a convoluted and sometimes nonsensical storyline.
Seen as a standard, if unremarkable, entry in the low-budget mystery genre of the era.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but where available, it's generally seen as a serviceable noir thriller that delivers on atmosphere despite its narrative shortcomings.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be part of a series of mystery features, but did not achieve enough success to warrant further installments.
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