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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962)

Poster for The Tale of Zatoichi

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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Kenji Misumi
  • Profile picture of Shintarō Katsu
    Zatôichi Shintarō Katsu
  • Profile picture of Masayo Banri
    Otane Masayo Banri
  • Profile picture of Ryûzô Shimada
    Shigezô Ryûzô Shimada
  • Profile picture of Shigeru Amachi
    Miki Hirate Shigeru Amachi
  • Profile picture of Michirō Minami
    Tatekichi Michirō Minami
  • Profile picture of Eijirō Yanagi
    Sukegorô Eijirō Yanagi
  • Profile picture of Yoshito Yamaji
    Yahei Yoshito Yamaji
  • Profile picture of Eigorō Onoe
    Rihei Eigorō Onoe

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Keywords

  • japan
  • samurai
  • based on novel or book
  • yakuza
  • sword fight
  • chambara
  • zatoichi
  • criminal
  • period drama
  • ronin
  • jidaigeki
  • edo period
  • chanbara