Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally(1989)
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally Synopsis
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) is a action, drama and adventure film directed by Shintarō Katsu, released on February 4, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Kanako Higuchi, Takanori Jinnai and Ryûtarô Gan. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Shintarō Katsu
- Writers:
- Tatsumi Ichiyama, Shintarō Katsu, Tsutomu Nakamura
- Producers:
- Shintarō Katsu, Masanori Sanada
- Cinematographer:
- Mutsuo Naganuma
- Composer:
- Takayuki Watanabe
- Production:
- Katsu Production, Shochiku
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) Trailer
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Kanako Higuchi
as Boss Han Bosatsu
Takanori Jinnai
as Inspector Hanshu
- Ryûtarô Gan
Ryûtarô Gan
as Boss Goemon
Yuya Uchida
as Boss Akabei
- Toyomi Kusano
Toyomi Kusano
as Ume
Tsurutaro Kataoka
as Tsuru
Miho Nakayama
Ken Ogata
as Ronin
Norihei Miki
as Zatôichi's Friend
Joe Yamanaka
as Kuruma Sukezaemon
Rikiya Yasuoka
Key crew
Directed by Shintarō Katsu, written by Tatsumi Ichiyama, Shintarō Katsu and Tsutomu Nakamura, produced by Shintarō Katsu and Masanori Sanada.
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 50 ratings.
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally online?
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) is available to stream on MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon 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: Darkness Is His Ally?
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The main cast of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) includes Shintarō Katsu, Kanako Higuchi, Takanori Jinnai, Ryûtarô Gan and Yuya Uchida. The film was directed by Shintarō Katsu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally released?
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally was released on February 4, 1989 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally worth watching?
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally?
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