Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972)
Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries. His first adventure sees him investigating his superior officer's mistress, whom he suspects of having ties with a reputed criminal on the loose.
Director: Kenji Misumi
Genre: Action, Drama
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: December 30, 1972
Cast
- Shintarō Katsu - Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
- Yukiji Asaoka - Omino
- Mari Atsumi
- Kō Nishimura - Magobei 'Snake' Onishi
- Akira Yamanouchi
- Kamatari Fujiwara
- Akiji Kobayashi
- Zenpei Saga
- Daigo Kusano
- Renji Ishibashi
Screenplay
- Kazuo Koike (Screenplay)
- Kazuo Koike (Original Story)
- Takeshi Kanda (Original Story)
Music: Kunihiko Murai
Cinematography: Chikashi Makiura
Editing: Yoshiharu Hayashi
Production: Katsu Production
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action
Keywords
japan, samurai, investigation, torture, shogun, jidaigeki, edo period, feudal japan
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice about?
- Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries. His first adventure sees him investigating his superior officer's mistress, whom he suspects of having ties with a reputed criminal on the loose.
- Who directed Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice was directed by Kenji Misumi.
- Who stars in Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice stars Shintarō Katsu, Yukiji Asaoka, Mari Atsumi, Kō Nishimura, Akira Yamanouchi, Kamatari Fujiwara.
- How long is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is a Action, Drama film.
- Where was Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice produced?
- Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?
- The themes of Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice include: Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action.