Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
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.
Where to watch Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in United States
Can I watch Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in United States? Yes — you can stream Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is a 1973 Japanese-language history, action and drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Toshio Kurosawa, Kō Nishimura. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare was produced by Katsu Production and TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on August 11, 1973.
- Director
- Yasuzō Masumura
- Writers
- Yasuzō Masumura, Kazuo Koike, Takeshi Kanda
- Release date
- August 11, 1973
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Katsu Production, TOHO
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare cast & crew
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare was directed by Yasuzō Masumura and written by Yasuzō Masumura, Kazuo Koike, and Takeshi Kanda.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, Toshio Kurosawa as Junai Mikoshiba, Kō Nishimura as Magobei "Snake" Onishi, and Kei Satō as Shobei Hamajima.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Isao Tomita, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Shintarō Katsu and Hiroyoshi Nishioka.
Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare worth watching?
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy history, action, and drama, Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Shintarō Katsu
Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
Toshio Kurosawa
Junai Mikoshiba
Kō Nishimura
Magobei "Snake" Onishi
Kei Satō
Shobei Hamajima
Kazuko Inano
Keizo Kanie
Shin Kishida
Hōsei Komatsu
Daigo Kusano
Keiko Aikawa
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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in United States?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
Hanzo the Razor: The Snare runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
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