Zatoichi and the Doomed Man(1965)
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Synopsis
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori, released on September 18, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 17m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Eiko Taki and Kenjirō Ishiyama. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers:
- Shozaburo Asai, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Sadao Zaizen
- Cinematographer:
- Hiroshi Imai
- Composer:
- Seitaro Omori
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Kanbi Fujiyama
as Monk Hyakutaro
Eiko Taki
as Oyone
Kenjirō Ishiyama
as Boss Jubei Araiso
Yukio Horikita
- Hajime Koshikawa
Hajime Koshikawa
Sachiko Murase
as Shimazo’s wife
- Tokio Oki
Tokio Oki
- Masako Akeboshi
Masako Akeboshi
as Ochiyo
Ryūzō Shimada
as Yakuza boss
Kōichi Mizuhara
as Shimazo Kitase
Jun Katsumura
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Mori, written by Shozaburo Asai and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Sadao Zaizen.
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 48 ratings.
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man online?
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) 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 and the Doomed Man?
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The main cast of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) includes Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Eiko Taki, Kenjirō Ishiyama and Yukio Horikita. The film was directed by Kazuo Mori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi and the Doomed Man released?
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was released on September 18, 1965 and runs for 1h 17m.
Is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man worth watching?
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 48 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.