Before The Last Samurai: Ken Watanabe is "The Razor" (Full Movie) | English Sub

Amidst stringent austerity measures by the shogunate, North Town Magistrate Hanzō Itami (Ken Watanabe), known as "Hanzo the Razor," seeks revenge and justice against the South Town Magistrate Kaimonotadayuki "The Monster" Torii, after being demoted and losing his father to seppuku for challenging Torii's corrupt practices. Languages Audio: Japanese Subtitles: English In the video player: 1. Click [CC] to enable Closed Captions 2. Select [Settings⚙️] 3. Select [Audio track] and/or [Subtitles/CC], and choose from the available languages. Support us by becoming a member ☑ Full library access ☑ Watch new releases first ☑ 20% off merch Join👉   / @samuraivsninjajp   ⎯⎯⎯ Original title: 御用牙 (Goyōkiba) Release: 1994 (TV Movie) Synopsis During Tenpo period, Bakuhu (Government) announced a law regulating expenditures in order to improve financial situation. However, Doshin of a government office Itami Hanzo (Ken Watanabe), called Kamisori Hanzo, challenged to the Bakuhu's oppressive way. Because of this, his father Magobei was told to kill himself by the Bakuhu and Hanzo himself was demoted. 5 years later, Hanzo came back to the government office and implement a law regulating expenditures. He stand up to revenge Torii Kainokami who desires power as he likes. About A gritty 1994 reboot of the classic "Hanzo the Razor" series, starring Ken Watanabe (famous for The Last Samurai) in the iconic lead role. Directed by the veteran Akira Inoue, this version tones down the exploitation elements of the 70s films to focus on a hard-boiled narrative of political corruption and personal vengeance. Cast Ken Watanabe as Hanzo Itami (The Razor) Masahiko Tsugawa as Torii Yozo (Lord Torii) Takeo Chii as Kiheiji Keiko Oginome as Omino Shohei Hino as Mamushi no Roku Staff Original work: Kazuo Koike, Takeshi Kanda Director: Akira Inoue Screenwriter: Tsutomu Nakamura ⎯⎯⎯ #ninjamovie #samuraiaction #jidaigeki