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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

  • Apr 18, 1962
  • 1h 36m

7.3/10

TMDB user score
166 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Tale of Zatoichi is a 1962 adventure and action film directed by Kenji Misumi. Its leading cast includes Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri and Ryūzō Shimada. It runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. It belongs to the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection. Its original language is Japanese.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 36 minutes
Language
Japanese (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 166 TMDB votes

Trailer

Black Belt Cinema: THE TALE OF ZATOICHI (1962) Trailer · plays from YouTube

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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
  • Manabu Morita Seisuke
  • Yoshito Yamaji Yahei
  • Yoichi Funaki Yogoro
  • Eigorō Onoe Rihei
  • Ikuko Mōri Oyutaka
  • Chitose Maki Yoshi
  • Kinya Ichikawa Mokichi
  • Jun Fujikawa Iioka yakuza member
  • Yukio Horikita Kanaji
  • Yūji Hamada Iioka yakuza member

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