Hanzo the Razor Sword of Justice - Japanese Kazuo Koike Manga movie DVD 4.5 star

The first film in the notorious Razor trilogy; by manga legend Kazuo Koike; introduces Hanzo "The Razor" Itami (Shintaro Katsu); a renegade samurai cop whose investigative methods are only slightly more extreme than his sexual prowess. His refusal to sign a constabulary oath that his code of honor cannot accept puts him on a collision course with his corrupt superior and on the case of the Shogunate. With the loyal assistance of two former criminals; Hanzo defies orders; takes on all comers; and leaves female suspects begging for more. Known as screen icon Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman; Katsu produced this series along with Lone Wolf And Cub; also by Koike and starring Katsus brother; Tomisaburo Wakyama. Geysers of blood and graphic sexual content make Hanzo The Razor one of the most outrageous outlaws of samurai cinema. Starring: Shintaro Katsu || Yukiji Asaoka || Mari Atsumi || Ko Nishimura || Kamatari Fujiwara || Akira Yamauchi || Koji Kobayashi || Zenpei Saga || Daigo Kusano || Keizo Kanie || Yuuji Hamada || Renji Ishibashi || Teruo Matsuyama || Shigeyoshi Fujioka || Jun Katsumura. 90 min. English subtitled. Japanese language. Note: Extreme Violence and Adult Content. Not suitable for under 18 years of age.