The Tale of Zatoichi

The Tale of Zatoichi

Action 1961 1 hr 36 min
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The epic saga of Zatoichi begins. As tensions mount between rival yakuza clans, one boss hires a formidable but ailing ronin as his clan’s muscle—while the other employs a humble, moral blind masseur named Ichi. With its lightning-fast swordplay, sleight-of-hand dice games, and codes of honor upheld and betrayed, this first chapter sets the stage for all the Zatoichi adventures to come.
Action 1961 1 hr 36 min
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Starring Shintarô Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryuzo Shimada
Director Kenji Misumi

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The Tale of Zatoichi
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The epic saga of Zatoichi begins. As tensions mount between rival yakuza clans, one boss hires a formidable but ailing ronin as his clan’s muscle—while the other employs a humble, moral blind masseur named Ichi. With its lightning-fast swordplay, sleight-of-hand dice games, and codes of honor upheld and betrayed, this first chapter sets the stage for all the Zatoichi adventures to come.
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Studio
The Criterion Collection
Genre
Action
Released
1961
Run Time
1 hr 36 min
Rated
NR

© 1962 Kadokawa Pictures, Inc. All rights reserved

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Japanese (Japan) (AAC)

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