Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)

12/28/1968 (JP) • 1h 24m

Adventure, Action, Drama

Overview

Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.

Top Billed Cast


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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

sword

yakuza

sequel

zatoichi

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