Zatoichi’s Flashing Sword
座頭市あばれ凧
Japan • 1964
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Synopsis
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
Synopsis
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorKazuo Ikehiro
WriterMinoru Inuzuka, Shozaburo Asai
CinematographerYasukazu Takemura
ComposerSei Ikeno
EditorTakashi Taniguchi
ProducerMasaichi Nagata