The Tale of Zatoichi(1962)
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The Tale of Zatoichi Synopsis
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.
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on April 18, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 36m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada and Hajime Mitamura. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 161 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Minoru Inuzuka, Kan Shimozawa
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
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The Tale of Zatoichi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatôichi
Masayo Banri
as Otane
Ryūzō Shimada
as Shigezô
- Hajime Mitamura
Hajime Mitamura
as Hanji
Shigeru Amachi
as Miki Hirate
Michirō Minami
as Tatekichi
Eijirō Yanagi
as Sukegorô
- Toshio Chiba
Toshio Chiba
as Masakichi
Manabu Morita
as Seisuke
- Yoshito Yamaji
Yoshito Yamaji
as Yahei
- Yoichi Funaki
Yoichi Funaki
as Yogoro
Eigorō Onoe
as Rihei
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Minoru Inuzuka and Kan Shimozawa.
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The Tale of Zatoichi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 161 ratings.
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The Tale of Zatoichi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Zatoichi online?
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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Tale of Zatoichi?
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The main cast of The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) includes Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura and Shigeru Amachi. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of Zatoichi released?
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The Tale of Zatoichi was released on April 18, 1962 and runs for 1h 36m.
Is The Tale of Zatoichi worth watching?
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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 161 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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