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Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

1973Movie1 h 29 min

History
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

An explicitly sexual, violent history movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · graphic violence bothers you · you're watching with family

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Against the backdrop of the Edo treasury devaluing currency and driving many into poverty, Hanzo Itami enforces the law without regard to status. He shows inadequate respect to the treasurer, who wants him dead.

Feels like

  • Edo Period Exploitation
  • Samurai Crime Thriller
  • Dark Justice
  • Extreme Violence
  • Sexual Content
  • Social Critique
  • Anti-Hero Protagonist
  • Gritty Atmosphere
  • Cult Classic

Cast

4 of 4

Crew

Directed by
Yasuzō Masumura
Written by
Kazuo Koike, Yasuzō Masumura, Takeshi Kanda
Produced by
Shintarō Katsu, Hiroyoshi Nishioka
Music by
Isao Tomita

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Facts

August 11, 1973 · 1 h 29 min · Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery

Released
August 11, 1973
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Content
Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
History, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?"

Questions about Hanzo the Razor: The Snare

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Where can I stream Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?

HBO MaxCriterion

In the United States, Hanzo the Razor: The Snare streams on HBO Max and Criterion. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 3 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Hanzo the Razor: The Snare scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more gruesome than scary: grotesque is rated 7 of 10, scares 3.

Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.