The Razor: Sword of Justice

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The Razor: Sword of Justice ★★ Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice 1972

Reasonably honest cop Hanzo Itami knows he won't get a promotion under his corrupt boss Inspector Onishi unless he can blackmail him into it. And he finds a way when he discovers condemned prisoner Kanbei is actually living with his mistress Omino, who it turns out is busy with Onishi as well. A little knowledge could get Hanzo killed but he's willing to take the risk. Japanese with subtitles. 90m/C VHS, DVD . JP Shintaro Katsu, Asaoka Yukiji, Atsumi Mari, Nishimura Akira; D: Kenji Misumi.

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