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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

1972, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.

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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1h 34m
Post-credits
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Language
Japanese
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Released
30 December 1972
Original title
御用牙
Country
Japan
Written by
Kazuo Koike
japansamuraicorruptioninvestigationtortureshogunjidaigekiedo periodfeudal japanpower abusesexual content

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What Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is based on

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is based on Hanzo the Razor, a character.

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What comes after Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Next in the series: Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) and Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974).

Is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Does Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice on?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is streaming on Brew in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

If you liked Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice, try Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold, Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto, Three Outlaw Samurai.

Who directed Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Shintarō Katsu, Yukiji Asaoka, Mari Atsumi.

What is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice based on?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is based on Hanzo the Razor, a character.

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