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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice

6.219721h 34mMovieActionDrama

Fearless Edo-period police inspector Hanzo Itami, nicknamed The Razor, has developed his own unique way of extracting information for his inquiries. His first adventure sees him investigating his superior officer's mistress, whom he suspects of having ties with a reputed criminal on the loose.

DirectorKenji Misumi
WriterKazuo Koike
ProducersHiroyoshi Nishioka·Shintarō Katsu

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Cast · Directed by Kenji Misumi

SKShintarō Katsu
Shintarō Katsu
Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
YAYukiji Asaoka
Yukiji Asaoka
Omino
MAMari Atsumi
Mari Atsumi
KNKō Nishimura
Kō Nishimura
Magobei 'Snake' Onishi
AYAkira Yamanouchi
Akira Yamanouchi
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
AKAkiji Kobayashi
Akiji Kobayashi
ZSZenpei Saga
Zenpei Saga
DKDaigo Kusano
Daigo Kusano
RIRenji Ishibashi
Renji Ishibashi
KKKeizo Kanie
Keizo Kanie
TM
Teruo Matsuyama

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Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is streaming on Criterion Channel, Brew and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice on Netflix?

No, Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Brew.

Is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Brew instead.

Where can I watch Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice for free?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Yes — Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is followed by Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) in the Hanzo the Razor Collection.

Is there a prequel to Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice?

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is the first film in the Hanzo the Razor Collection.

Is Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice part of a trilogy?

Yes — Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice is part of a trilogy, alongside Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) and Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974).

How many movies are in the Hanzo the Razor Collection?

There are 3 films in the Hanzo the Razor Collection: Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice (1972), Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973) and Hanzo the Razor: Who's Got the Gold? (1974).