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The Tale of Zatoichi

★ 7.3 / 10 (166 votes)April 18, 196296 minJA
AdventureActionDrama

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 facts

Release dateApril 18, 1962
StatusReleased
Runtime96 min
Rating★ 7.3 / 10
Certification—
Original languageJapanese
CountryJapan
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionDaiei Film
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Crew

Director

Kenji Misumi

Writers

Minoru Inuzuka

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Cast

Shintarō KatsuShintarō KatsuZatôichi
Masayo BanriMasayo BanriOtane
Ryūzō ShimadaRyūzō ShimadaShigezô
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Hajime MitamuraHanji
Shigeru AmachiShigeru AmachiMiki Hirate
Michirō MinamiMichirō MinamiTatekichi
Eijirō YanagiEijirō YanagiSukegorô
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Toshio ChibaMasakichi
Manabu MoritaManabu MoritaSeisuke
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Yoshito YamajiYahei
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Yoichi FunakiYogoro
Eigorō OnoeEigorō OnoeRihei
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