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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

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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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Original Title 御用牙 かみそり半蔵地獄責め
Year 1973
Country Japan
Genre History, Action, Drama
Director Yasuzō Masumura
Runtime 89 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.1/10 (37 votes)

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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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