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Zatoichi's Cane Sword

Zatoichi's Cane Sword

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 3, 1967

Runtime

1h 33m

Genres

Adventure, Action, Drama

User Score

73%

Original Title

座頭市鉄火旅

Production Companies

Daiei Film

Director

Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Description

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.