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.
Screenplay: Kazuo Koike
Director: Kenji Misumi
Producer: Shintarō Katsu, Hiroyoshi Nishioka
Director of Photography: Chikashi Makiura
Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami
Omino
Magobei 'Snake' Onishi
Hanzo The Razor Sword of Justice 1972