Zatoichi's Cane Sword

(1967)

★ 7.4 IMDb · 46 votes

Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama

Year: 1967

Runtime: 93 мин

Country: Japan

Director: 安田公義

Cast: 勝新太郎, 藤村志保, 青山良彦, 藤田まこと, 水前寺清子, 東野英治郎, 春川ますみ, Masako Akeboshi, 山下洵一郎, 五味龍太郎

Plot

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.