A blind killer throwing stars in 1950s Japan? The original ninja detective thriller you never knew existed.
In this movie, Sashichi tries to catch a serial killer who kills his victims with shurikens.
Direction
Makino's kinetic energy from 200+ films, pure genre craftsmanship.
Cinematography
Shadow-drenched streets that breathe post-war anxiety.
Acting
Takashi Shimura bringing gravitas to everything he touches.
Director
Masahiro Makino
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Masahiro Makino directed over 260 films; this was one of his last major works before television swallowed Japanese cinema.
The 'Dandy Sashichi' character originated in popular novels, making this a rare surviving example of pre-boom Japanese franchise cinema.
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