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The Tale of Zatoichi
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The Tale of Zatoichi

1962-04-18 · 96 min · ★ 7.3

Adventure · Action · Drama

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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Directors
Kenji Misumi
Production companies
Daiei Film
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Shintarō KatsuShintarō KatsuZatôichi
Masayo BanriMasayo BanriOtane
Ryūzō ShimadaRyūzō ShimadaShigezô
Hajime MitamuraHanji
Shigeru AmachiShigeru AmachiMiki Hirate
Michirō MinamiMichirō MinamiTatekichi
Eijirō YanagiEijirō YanagiSukegorô
Toshio ChibaMasakichi
Manabu MoritaManabu MoritaSeisuke
Yoshito YamajiYahei
Yoichi FunakiYogoro
Eigorō OnoeEigorō OnoeRihei
Ikuko MōriIkuko MōriOyutaka
Chitose MakiChitose MakiYoshi
Kinya IchikawaMokichi
Jun FujikawaJun FujikawaIioka yakuza member
Yukio HorikitaYukio HorikitaKanaji
Yūji HamadaYūji HamadaIioka yakuza member
Bonta Maru
Gen KimuraGen KimuraSasagawa gambler spy

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