Zatoichi's Cane Sword

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.

• Release date
• January 3, 1967
• Runtime
• 93 min
• Genres
• Adventure, Action, Drama
• Director
• Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Cast

Shintarō Katsu Zatoichi Shiho Fujimura Oshizu Yoshihiko Aoyama Seikichi Makoto Fujita Umazo Kiyoko Suizenji Oharu Eijirō Tōno Senzo Masumi Harukawa Oryu

M

Masako Akeboshi Omatsu the maid