Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1973, Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is an action, drama and history film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Hanzo the Razor: The Snare stars Shintarō Katsu as Hanzo 'The Razor' Itami, Toshio Kurosawa as Junai Mikoshiba, Kō Nishimura as Magobei "Snake" Onishi and Kei Satō as Shobei Hamajima, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Hanzo the Razor: The Snare has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hanzo the Razor: The Snare page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hanzo the Razor: The Snare tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hanzo the Razor: The Snare (1973)?
- In US, Hanzo the Razor: The Snare is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hanzo the Razor: The Snare worth watching?
- Hanzo the Razor: The Snare holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hanzo the Razor: The Snare?
- Hanzo the Razor: The Snare stars Shintarō Katsu, Toshio Kurosawa, Kō Nishimura, Kei Satō and Kazuko Inano.
- When was Hanzo the Razor: The Snare released?
- Hanzo the Razor: The Snare was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.