Hanzo the Razor: The Snare
Seen it?1973 | 89 min | History, Action, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for action fans and history buffs.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 29 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1973: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yasuzō Masumura
- Shintarō KatsuHanzo 'The Razor' Itami
- Toshio KurosawaJunai Mikoshiba
- Kō NishimuraMagobei "Snake" Onishi
- Kei SatōShobei Hamajima
- Kazuko Inano
- Keizo Kanie
- Shin Kishida
- Hōsei Komatsu
- Daigo Kusano
- Keiko Aikawa