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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

1973 · 89 min History Action Drama
6.1 / 10 · TMDB

Against the backdrop of the Edo treasury devaluing currency and driving many into poverty, Hanzo Itami enforces the law without regard to status. He shows inadequate respect to the treasurer, who wants him dead.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film blends swift swordplay action with a poignant drama about corruption and economic despair in feudal Japan. The conflict between the incorruptible enforcer Hanzo and the decadent treasury officials provides a solid narrative thrust.

What lingers after the final clash is a stark commentary on the price of integrity in a system drowning in greed. The visceral action serves a story with a sharp, critical edge. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Yasuzō Masumura

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Late at night, with the volume up to hear every blade whisper and clash.

🎭 Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami

Toshio Kurosawa

Toshio Kurosawa

Junai Mikoshiba

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

Magobei "Snake" Onishi

Kei Satō

Kei Satō

Shobei Hamajima

Kazuko Inano

Kazuko Inano

Keizo Kanie

Keizo Kanie

Shin Kishida

Shin Kishida

Hōsei Komatsu

Hōsei Komatsu

Daigo Kusano

Daigo Kusano

Keiko Aikawa

Keiko Aikawa

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