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Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968) | Criteria

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Zatoichi and the Fugitives

座頭市果し状

Japan • Japanese • 1968 • 1h 22m

Director

Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Drama Adventure Action Action/Adventure Samurai

3.64/5·1.7K ratings·433 reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

Zatoichi runs afoul of some evil fugitives, working for a corrupt law official.

Part of Box Set

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

#679 Criterion Collection

Credits

Crew

DirectorKimiyoshi Yasuda

WriterKinya Naoi

CinematographerKazuo Miyagawa

ComposerHajime Kaburagi

EditorKanji Suganuma, Iwao Ōtani

ProducerIkuo Kubodera

Cast

Shintarō Katsuas Zatoichi

Kyōsuke Machidaas Ogano Genpachiro

Takashi Shimuraas Dr. Junan

Jōtarō Senbaas Minokichi

Hōsei Komatsuas Matsugoro

Shōzō Nanbuas Tokuzaemon

Yukio Horikitaas Inokichi

Seishiro Haraas Sakata

Yumiko Nogawaas Oaki

Kayo Mikimotoas Oshizu

Shōbun Inoueas Kumeji

Hisataro Hojoas Genta

Hiroshi Hijikata

Kōichi Mizuharaas Sennosuke

Kazuo Yamamotoas Isuke

Ryuji Funabashias Ushimatsu

Yukari Mizumachias Yoshida-ya's Maid