Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman(1971)
新座頭市 破れ！唐人剣
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Synopsis
Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, released on January 13, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama and Michie Terada. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 47 ratings.
- Director:
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Writers:
- Yamada Takayuki, Kan Shimozawa, Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Producers:
- Shintarō Katsu
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Isao Tomita
- Production:
- Katsu Production, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, Dainichi-Eihai, Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) Trailer
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Jimmy Wang Yu
as Wang Kang
Yuko Hama
as Osen
- Michie Terada
Michie Terada
as Oyone
Kōji Nanbara
as Kakuzen
Tōru Abe
as Boss Toubei
- Shinsuke Minami
Shinsuke Minami
as Hanoichi
- Goro Kumon
Goro Kumon
- Watako Hamaki
Watako Hamaki
as Sen
- Katsutoshi Akiyama
Katsutoshi Akiyama
- Yutaro Ban
Yutaro Ban
Yūji Hamada
Key crew
Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, written by Yamada Takayuki, Kan Shimozawa and Kimiyoshi Yasuda, produced by Shintarō Katsu.
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 47 ratings.
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman online?
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) 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 Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
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The main cast of Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) includes Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama, Michie Terada and Kōji Nanbara. The film was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman released?
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman was released on January 13, 1971 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 47 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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