The Tale of Zatoichi

Name: The Tale of Zatoichi
Genre: Drama, Adventure, Action, Action/Adventure, Samurai
Released: 1962
Duration: 96 min

座頭市物語

Japan / Japanese / 1962 / 1h 36m

Drama Adventure Action Action/Adventure Samurai

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Synopsis

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.

Part of Box Set

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

#679 Criterion Collection

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Credits

Crew

DirectorKenji Misumi

WriterMinoru Inuzuka

CinematographerChikashi Makiura

Composer

Akira Ifukube

EditorKanji Suganuma

Cast

Shintarō Katsuas Zatôichi

Masayo Banrias Otane

Ryūzō Shimadaas Shigezô

Hajime Mitamuraas Hanji

Shigeru Amachias Miki Hirate

Michirō Minamias Tatekichi

Eijirō Yanagias Sukegorô

Toshio Chibaas Masakichi

Manabu Moritaas Seisuke

Yoshito Yamajias Yahei

Yoichi Funakias Yogoro

Eigorō Onoeas Rihei

Ikuko Mōrias Oyutaka

Chitose Makias Yoshi

Kinya Ichikawaas Mokichi

Jun Fujikawaas Iioka yakuza member

Yukio Horikitaas Kanaji

Yūji Hamadaas Iioka yakuza member

Bonta Maru

Gen Kimuraas Sasagawa gambler spy

Double Feature

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Kiru1962

Both directed by Kenji Misumi, and both starring Masayo Banri and Shigeru Amachi

Or

Hanzo the Razor: Sword of Justice1972Both directed by Kenji Misumi, and both starring Shintarō Katsu
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight1964Both directed by Kenji Misumi, and both starring Shintarō Katsu

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