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御用牙（映画・1972年）
A Japanese film released on 30 December 1972, based on the manga by Koike Kazuo and Kanda Takeshi. Directed by Misumi Kenji, with Katsu Shintaro as the constable Hanzo "the Razor."
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Overview
Goyokiba is a Japanese film released on 30 December 1972, the first of a trilogy. It was produced by Katsu Productions, with Katsu Shintaro and Kozen Nishioka as producers, and distributed by Toho. It was directed by Misumi Kenji. The second film was released in August 1973 and the third in February 1974.
Source and Protagonist
It is based on the manga Goyokiba by Koike Kazuo and Kanda Takeshi. The protagonist of the manga is Hanzo, a plainclothes constable of the Kitamachi Magistrate's Office in Edo, known as "Hanzo the Razor." Katsu Shintaro played him in the film.
Weapons in the Manga
In the manga, Hanzo's swordsmanship is Taisha-ryu, but his true strength lies in Takenouchi-ryu kogusoku. His weapons are a Nanban Ippon-ryu jitte with a concealed weighted chain, and a spiked iron knuckle duster called "Arare Tekken."
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