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Release Year1993
Runtime1h 33m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama
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DirectorAkira Inoue
WritersTsutomu Nakamura
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHanzo, the Razor
About Hanzo, the Razor
During Tenpo period, Bakuhu announced a law regulating expenditures in order to improve the financial situation. However, Doshin of a government office Itami Hanzo, called Kamisori Hanzo, challenged Bakuhu's oppressive way. Because of this, his father Magobei was told to kill himself by the Bakuhu and Hanzo himself was demoted. Five years later, Hanzo came back to the government office and implement a law regulating expenditures. He stands up for revenge Torii Kainokami who desires power as he likes.
Directed by Akira Inoue, Hanzo, the Razor leans on a strong ensemble — Ken Watanabe, Masahiko Tsugawa, Keiko Oginome — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about action titles of 1993.
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