Zatoichi the Fugitive(1963)
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Zatoichi the Fugitive Synopsis
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, released on August 9, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri and Katsuhiko Kobayashi. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 61 ratings.
- Director:
- Tokuzō Tanaka
- Writers:
- Seiji Hoshikawa, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Ikuo Kubodera
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi the Fugitive Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Miwa Takada
as Onobu
Masayo Banri
as Otane
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Sakichi
Tōru Abe
as Boss Yagiri Tokyuro
- San'emon Arashi
San'emon Arashi
Yūji Hamada
- Sumao Ishihara
Sumao Ishihara
Jun Katsumura
as Wrestling yakuza
Kōichi Mizuhara
as Boss Unosuke
- Yasuhiro Mizukami
Yasuhiro Mizukami
as Boss Tamamura
Key crew
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, written by Seiji Hoshikawa and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
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Zatoichi the Fugitive Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 61 ratings.
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Zatoichi the Fugitive – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi the Fugitive online?
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Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) 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 Zatoichi the Fugitive?
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The main cast of Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) includes Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi and Jun'ichirō Narita. The film was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi the Fugitive released?
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Zatoichi the Fugitive was released on August 9, 1963 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Zatoichi the Fugitive worth watching?
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Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 61 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.