Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Name: Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice
Genre: Action, Drama
Released: 1972-12-30
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 6.2
Cast: Shintarō Katsu, Yukiji Asaoka, Mari Atsumi, Kō Nishimura, Akira Yamanouchi

1972·Movie·94 min·★ 6.2(55)

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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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About Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is a 1972 Japanese-language action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Yukiji Asaoka, Mari Atsumi. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Brew, Criterion Channel.

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice was produced by Katsu Production and made in Japan. It was released on December 30, 1972.

Director: Kenji Misumi
Writers: Kazuo Koike
Release date: December 30, 1972
Original language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Production: Katsu Production

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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice cast & crew

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice was directed by Kenji Misumi and written by Kazuo Koike.

The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, Yukiji Asaoka as Omino, and Kō Nishimura as Magobei 'Snake' Onishi.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kunihiko Murai, cinematography is by Chikashi Makiura, and it was produced by Hiroyoshi Nishioka and Shintarō Katsu.

Is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice worth watching?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 55 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy action and drama, Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

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