Zatoichi's Cane Sword

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Zatoichi's Cane Sword

7.5 | 1h33m | en | Adventure

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.

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7.5 | 1h33m | en | Adventure , Drama , Action | More Info

Released: January. 03,1967 | Released Producted By: Daiei Film , Country: Japan Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:

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Cast

Shintarō Katsu , Shiho Fujimura , Yoshihiko Aoyama

Director

Yoshinobu Nishioka

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Cast

Shintarō Katsu

as Zatoichi

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Shiho Fujimura

as Oshizu

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Yoshihiko Aoyama

as Seikichi

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Reviews

MartinHafer I love the Zatoichi movies, though I have found that because they made so many and the plots tended to blend together so often, it is hard to distinguish them apart. I would give all of them about the same score of a 7 or an 8--with a few exceptions (the return of the original in 1989 was a TERRIBLE and depressing movie, while the new Zatoichi movie starring Beat Takeshi is probably the best of any Zatoichi movies).This movie features a unique plot--something many Ichi films do not feature. His relationship with the sword maker and what happens when his old blade ultimately breaks make this one stand out from the crowd. It's also nice to see that he is indeed NOT invincible.

gkbazalo This is the 15th Zatoichi installment and one of the best in my opinion. The color cinematography is beautiful, especially a scene where Zatoichi approaches his adversaries at night in falling snow. Eijirô Tono (the innkeeper in Yojimbo who befriends Mifune) does a great job as Senzo the swordmaker, who it turns out was the maker of Zatoichi's sword. The plot is typical Zatoichi but the characters are better drawn than usual. The swordplay seems better than usual as well. There is also a little more humor and its very well done. Instead of the mysterious stranger who Zatoichi always has to fight after he wipes out all the evil Yakuza bosses and corrupt government officials, there is a comical gambler character who challenges Zatoichi to a dice "dual". Highly recommended for Zatoichi fans.

int1 This is one of the best Zatoichi movies. The action is superb, and Zatoichi shows more emotion in this film than most. You learn some of the history behind his sword, and he even gets a new one. I highly recommend it!

John Seal This is a fairly sedate but still interesting entry in the series. Zatoichi discovers that his trusty blade is about to break, and he decides to settle down as a domestic servant rather than risk losing his life and his sword. Naturally a spanner is thrown in the works by another naughty warlord, and complications ensue.