The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

04/18/1962 (JP) • 1h 36m

Adventure, Action, Drama

Overview

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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Part of the Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

Includes Zatoichi's Vengeance, The Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi the Fugitive

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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

japan

samurai

based on novel or book

yakuza

sword fight

chambara

zatoichi

criminal

period drama

ronin

jidaigeki

edo period

chanbara

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