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The Tale of Zatoichi

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: 座頭市物語
  • Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
  • Release Date: 1962-04-18
  • Runtime: 96 minutes
  • Rating: 7.3/10 (133 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Daiei Film
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.125
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

as Zatôichi

Masayo Banri

Masayo Banri

as Otane

Ryūzō Shimada

Ryūzō Shimada

as Shigezô

Hajime Mitamura

Hajime Mitamura

as Hanji

Shigeru Amachi

Shigeru Amachi

as Miki Hirate

Michirō Minami

Michirō Minami

as Tatekichi

Eijirō Yanagi

Eijirō Yanagi

as Sukegorô

Toshio Chiba

Toshio Chiba

as Masakichi

Manabu Morita

Manabu Morita

as Seisuke

Yoshito Yamaji

Yoshito Yamaji

as Yahei

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Black Belt Cinema: THE TALE OF ZATOICHI (1962) Trailer

Black Belt Cinema: THE TALE OF ZATOICHI (1962) Trailer

External Links

Keywords

japansamuraibased on novel or bookyakuzasword fightchambarazatoichicriminalperiod dramaroninjidaigekiedo periodchanbara

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Tale of Zatoichi?

The Tale of Zatoichi is a Adventure, Action, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1962-04-18.

Who are the main actors in The Tale of Zatoichi?

The main cast includes Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi, .

Where can I watch The Tale of Zatoichi online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Tale of Zatoichi is available.

Is The Tale of Zatoichi based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Tale of Zatoichi?

The Tale of Zatoichi has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 133 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Tale of Zatoichi?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Tale of Zatoichi?

The soundtrack was composed by Daiei Film. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Tale of Zatoichi filmed?

The Tale of Zatoichi was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?

The total runtime of The Tale of Zatoichi is 96 minutes.

Is The Tale of Zatoichi suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Tale of Zatoichi?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Tale of Zatoichi.

Does The Tale of Zatoichi have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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