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Movie poster: Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972)
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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

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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.

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Original Title 御用牙
Year 1972
Country Japan
Genre Action, Drama
Director Kenji Misumi
Runtime 94 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.2/10 (53 votes)

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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

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