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Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)

Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967)

Action Drama Adventure
Release Date: 1967, January 3
Directors: Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Countries: Japan
Production: Daiei Film
Cast: Eijirō Tōno, Kimiko Tachibana, Tatsuo Endō, Shiho Fujimura, Masumi Harukawa, Eigorō Onoe, Shintarō Katsu, Ryuji Kita, Fujio Suga, Makoto Fujita, Ryūtarō Gomi, Yūsaku Terashima

Overview:

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 mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.

Keywords:

sequel samurai jidaigeki edo period zatoichi