Hanzo, the Razor
御用牙
Synopsis
During Tenpo period, Bakuhu announced a law regulating expenditures in order to improve the financial situation. However, Doshin of a government office Itami Hanzo, called Kamisori Hanzo, challenged Bakuhu's oppressive way. Because of this, his father Magobei was told to kill himself by the Bakuhu and Hanzo himself was demoted. Five years later, Hanzo came back to the government office and implement a law regulating expenditures. He stands up for revenge Torii Kainokami who desires power as he likes.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akira Inoue
- Screenplay & Story
- Tsutomu Nakamura
- Original Score
- Masahiro Kawasaki
- Original Title
- 御用牙
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akira Inoue
Tsutomu Nakamura, Kazuo Koike
Masahiro Kawasaki
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Akira Inoue
Director
Tsutomu Nakamura
Screenplay
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What is Hanzo, the Razor about?
During Tenpo period, Bakuhu announced a law regulating expenditures in order to improve the financial situation. However, Doshin of a government office Itami Hanzo, called Kamisori Hanzo, challenged Bakuhu's oppressive way. Because of this, his father Magobei was told to kill himself by the Bakuhu and Hanzo himself was demoted. Five years later, Hanzo came back to the government office and implement a law regulating expenditures. He stands up for revenge Torii Kainokami who desires power as he likes.
Who directed Hanzo, the Razor?
Hanzo, the Razor was directed by Akira Inoue.
Who stars in Hanzo, the Razor?
The principal cast of Hanzo, the Razor includes Ken Watanabe, Masahiko Tsugawa, Keiko Oginome, Shōhei Hino, Takeo Chii.
When was Hanzo, the Razor released and how long is it?
Hanzo, the Razor was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hanzo, the Razor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hanzo, the Razor was composed by Masahiro Kawasaki.
Is Hanzo, the Razor based on a book or true story?
Hanzo, the Razor is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Kazuo Koike", Characters: "Kazuo Koike".