← ← Back
Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
🎬 Movie

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

1972 · 94 min Action Drama
6.2 / 10 · TMDB

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.

▶ Watch Trailer

📺 Where to Watch

Checking availability...

🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film merges dynamic jidaigeki-style duels with a near-detective plot, where the protagonist acts as a punishing sword of justice beyond conventions. The image of the cold and principled 'Razor' Itami sets the tone for a narrative where moral boundaries are blurred, and violence becomes a tool for truth.

What lingers after the final clash is a contemplation on the nature of order in a corrupt world, wrapped in the stark, compelling visuals of feudal urban decay. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Kenji Misumi

🕯️

Best Watched

For full immersion: watch alone with the lights dimmed, allowing the film's visual style and sharp plot turns to command your attention.

🎭 Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami

Yukiji Asaoka

Yukiji Asaoka

Omino

Mari Atsumi

Mari Atsumi

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

Magobei 'Snake' Onishi

Akira Yamanouchi

Akira Yamanouchi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

Akiji Kobayashi

Akiji Kobayashi

Zenpei Saga

Zenpei Saga

Daigo Kusano

Daigo Kusano

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

🎬 Similar Movies

💬 Audience Reviews

Write a Review

Quick rating — tap to vote:

Or write a full review:

0/2000