Zatoichi's Cane Sword
Originally released in 1967. Zatoichi's Cane Sword is a adventure/action film. directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, and Yoshihiko Aoyama
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 3, 1967
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (43 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi's Cane Sword about?
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 t...
Who directed Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
How long is Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi's Cane Sword released?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword was released on January 3, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
The main cast of Zatoichi's Cane Sword includes Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita, Kiyoko Suizenji.