Zatoichi's Cane-sword

– Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Z..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.70 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 33 Minutes
Release Year:
1967
Original Name:
座頭市鉄火旅
Zatoichi's Cane-sword (1967) - Also known as 座頭市鉄火旅

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.

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Release Date:

03 Jan 1967

Language:

Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Writer:

Ryôzô Kasahara, Kan Shimozawa (story)

Main Actors:

Shintarô Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita

Plot:

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next....

Awards:

1 nomination.

Production:

Criterion Collection

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.7/10