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Zatoichi's Cane Sword (座頭市鉄火旅, Zatōichi tekka-tabi) is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures ).
He has an eye-opening encounter with the town’s blacksmith, who reveals himself to be the apprentice of the man who forged Zatoichi’s legendary cane sword, and informs Zatoichi that it’s a hairline crack away from snapping.
- 93 min
Zatoichi's Cane Sword: Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. With Shintarô Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita. Zatoichi, while fighting off the usual group of gangsters, meets the apprentice of the swordsman who created his blade, who relays bad news about the sword.
- (1.4K)
- Action, Adventure, Drama
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- 1967-01-03
The Zatoichi Sword, commonly known as the Shikomizue, deviates from the traditional katana design, yet bears certain resemblances. Let's explore its unique characteristics: Design: The Zatoichi cane sword is straight, whereas a traditional katana has a distinctive curved blade.
Zatoichi’s Cane Sword. Wearying of his wandering lifestyle, Zatoichi yearns to settle down; unfortunately, when he does so it’s in a town overrun by yakuza. He has an eye-opening encounter with the town’s blacksmith, who reveals himself to be the apprentice of the man who forged Zatoichi’s legendary cane sword, and informs Zatoichi that ...
- Zatoichi
Zatoichi has an eye-opening encounter with a town blacksmith, who reveals himself to be the apprentice of the man who forged his legendary cane sword, and informs him that it's a hairline crack away from snapping.
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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 ...
