Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)
Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Shiho Fujimura
Oshizu
Yoshihiko Aoyama
Seikichi
Makoto Fujita
Umazo
Kiyoko Suizenji
Oharu
Eijirō Tōno
Senzo
Masumi Harukawa
Oryu
Masako Aboshi
Omatsu the maid
Junichiro Yamashita
Shinnosuke
Fujio Suga
Seisuke Kuwayama
Ryūtarō Gomi
Ronin
Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Director
Tatsuo Endō
Iwagoro
Ryōzō Kasahara
Writer
Eigorō Onoe
Zato
Yūsaku Terashima
Noodle Shop Owner
Media.
Details.
Release DateJanuary 3, 1967
Original Name座頭市鉄火旅
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 33m
Filming LocationsJapan
Genres
Wiki.
Zatoichi's Cane Sword (座頭市鉄火旅, Zatōichi tekka-tabi) is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).
Zatoichi's Cane Sword is the fifteenth episode in the 26-part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi.
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection.
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968)
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