Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)

7.3/10 • 93 min • Adventure Action Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shiho Fujimura

Yoshihiko Aoyama

Makoto Fujita

Kiyoko Suizenji

Eijirō Tōno

Masumi Harukawa

Junichiro Yamashita

Ryūtarō Gomi

Fujio Suga

Seisuke Kuwayama

Tatsuo Endō

Eigorō Onoe

Yūsaku Terashima

Noodle Shop Owner

Gen Kimura

Hanzo the dice player

Kimiko Tachibana

Otane

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