The Tale of Zatoichi

7.3

1962

1h 36m

AdventureActionDrama

The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.

Key Crew

Director

Kenji Misumi

Writers

Minoru Inuzuka

Cinematography

Chikashi Makiura

Music

Akira Ifukube

Cast (24)

Shintarō Katsu

Zatôichi

Masayo Banri

Otane

Ryūzō Shimada

Shigezô

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