Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Dec 30, 1972

1h 34m

★ 6.2

Overview

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.

Genres

Action

Drama

Production Companies

Katsu Production

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice Trailers

Cast

Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami

Shintarō Katsu

Omino

Yukiji Asaoka

Mari Atsumi

Magobei 'Snake' Onishi

Kō Nishimura

Akira Yamanouchi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Akiji Kobayashi

Zenpei Saga

Daigo Kusano

Renji Ishibashi

Keizo Kanie

Teruo Matsuyama

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