The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

★ 7.3/10 96 min Adventure, Action, Drama Japan Japanese

Director: Kenji Misumi

Screenplay by: Minoru Inuzuka
Original Story: Kan Shimozawa

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Description

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.

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Top Cast

Shintarō Katsu Zatôichi

Masayo Banri Otane

Ryūzō Shimada Shigezô

Hajime Mitamura Hanji

Shigeru Amachi Miki Hirate

Michirō Minami Tatekichi

Eijirō Yanagi Sukegorô

Toshio Chiba Masakichi

The Tale of Zatoichi Appears on 2 Curated Movie Lists

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