Zatoichi's Flashing Sword(1964)
座頭市あばれ凧
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword Synopsis
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) is a action, drama and adventure film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, released on July 11, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari and Ryōsuke Kagawa. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 57 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Ikehiro
- Writers:
- Kan Shimozawa, Minoru Inuzuka, Shozaburo Asai
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Yasukazu Takemura
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Tatsuo Endō
as Boss Yasugoro of Takeya
Bokuzen Hidari
as Kyubei
Ryōsuke Kagawa
as Boss Bunkichi
Naoko Kubo
as Okuni
Mayumi Nagisa
as Oshizu
- Takashi Etajima
Takashi Etajima
as Seiroku
Ryūtarō Gomi
Jun Katsumura
as Yasugoro yakuza
Ikuko Mōri
as Yasugoro's sister
Yutaka Nakamura
as Mekichi
- Kô Sugita
Kô Sugita
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, written by Kan Shimozawa, Minoru Inuzuka and Shozaburo Asai, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 57 ratings.
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword online?
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) 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's Flashing Sword?
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The main cast of Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) includes Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa and Naoko Kubo. The film was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi's Flashing Sword released?
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword was released on July 11, 1964 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword worth watching?
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 57 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.