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Zatoichi’s Cane Sword is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and released by Daiei Film. It is the fifteenth feature in the original Zatoichi film series, with Shintaro Katsu playing the blind masseur and swordsman whose cane conceals a blade. The film belongs to the long-running period-action cycle built around Zatoichi’s travel, encounters, and use of swordsmanship to confront violence and injustice.
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What is Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Zatoichi's Cane Sword is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. Shintaro Katsu plays Zatoichi, the blind masseur and swordsman whose walking cane conceals a blade.
Which entry in the Zatoichi series is Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
It is the fifteenth feature in the original Zatoichi film series. The film continues the recurring character and sword-in-a-cane premise associated with Shintaro Katsu's performance.
Who made Zatoichi's Cane Sword?
Kimiyoshi Yasuda directed the film, and Daiei Film released it. Shintaro Katsu returns as Zatoichi, the blind swordsman at the center of the series.
Is Zatoichi's Cane Sword a samurai film?
Yes. It is a Japanese chambara, or swordplay period film, released in 1967. Its action is built around Zatoichi's concealed cane blade and the conventions of Japanese period cinema.
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