Zatoichi's Cane Sword

Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)

03/01/1967
Adventure, Action, Drama
1h 33m

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.

  • Kimiyoshi YasudaDirector
  • Ryōzō KasaharaScreenplay
  • Original Title

    座頭市鉄火旅

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    Japanese

Keywords

  • samurai
  • sequel
  • zatoichi
  • jidaigeki
  • edo period

Top Billed Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Shiho Fujimura

Shiho Fujimura

Oshizu

Yoshihiko Aoyama

Yoshihiko Aoyama

Seikichi

Makoto Fujita

Makoto Fujita

Umazo

Kiyoko Suizenji

Kiyoko Suizenji

Oharu

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

Senzo

Masumi Harukawa

Masumi Harukawa

Oryu

Masako Aboshi

Omatsu the maid

Junichiro Yamashita

Junichiro Yamashita

Shinnosuke

Ryūtarō Gomi

Ryūtarō Gomi

Ronin

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