

Overview
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.
Top Cast

Shintarō Katsu
Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami

Yukiji Asaoka
Omino

Mari Atsumi

Kō Nishimura
Magobei 'Snake' Onishi

Akira Yamanouchi

Kamatari Fujiwara

Akiji Kobayashi

Zenpei Saga

Daigo Kusano

Renji Ishibashi

Keizo Kanie
Teruo Matsuyama
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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