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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973): Cast

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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is a 1973 action drama directed by Yasuzō Masumura, starring Shintarō Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, Kei Satô and Kō Nishimura. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.

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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 29m (89 min)
Director
Yasuzō Masumura
Genres
Drama , Action , History
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Katsu Production
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare About?

The premise of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare without spoilers.

Amid an Edo-era crisis in which the treasury’s devaluation plunges the populace into poverty, Hanzo Itami enforces the law ruthlessly, indifferent to a person’s rank or wealth. His contempt for the treasurer provokes the official to order his assassination.

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare Themes & Keywords

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  • sadomasochism
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Cast & crew

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare Cast & Characters

Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, with Kei Satô as Shobei Hamajima and Kō Nishimura as Magobei "Snake" Onishi. Directed by Yasuzō Masumura; 10 actors are credited in all.

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More from Yasuzō Masumura

More films directed by Yasuzō Masumura: Lullaby of Death, The Garden of Eden, Double Suicide of Sonezaki and Lullaby of the Earth.

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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.

Hanzo The Razor - The Snare (Trailer)
  • Clip Hanzo The Razor + Lone Wolf & Cub Double OST
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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Goyōkiba: Kamisori Hanzō jigoku zeme” and “Razor 2: The Snare”.

Also known as
  • Goyōkiba: Kamisori Hanzō jigoku zeme
  • Razor 2: The Snare
  • Razor Hanzo's Torture Hell
  • Ханзо-Клинок 2: Западня
  • Fangs of the Detective: Hanzo the Razor's Tortures from Hell
  • Matzu, quello sporco onesto sbirro
  • Hanzo the Razor : L'Enfer des supplices
  • Kung-fu hara kiri
  • Hanzo The Razor 2 : L'Enfer des Supplices
  • Goyôkiba: Kamisori Hanzô Jigoku Zeme
  • 고요키바 2
  • 御用牙2：剃刀半藏之地狱责
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  • 禦用牙 2：剃刀半藏之地獄責

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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

When was Hanzo the Razor: The Snare released?

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare was released on August 11, 1973.

Who directed Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare was directed by Yasuzō Masumura.

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Who is in the cast of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?

Hanzo the Razor: The Snare stars Shintarō Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, Kei Satô as Shobei Hamajima and Kō Nishimura as Magobei "Snake" Onishi, among 10 credited actors.

Does Hanzo the Razor: The Snare have a post-credit scene?

No. Hanzo the Razor: The Snare has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in?

The original language of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is Japanese.

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