Zatoichi and the Chess Expert(1965)
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Synopsis
Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luck with dice is turning.
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on December 24, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Mikio Narita, Kaneko Iwasaki and Gaku Yamamoto. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Daisuke Itō, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Hisashi Okuda
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Mikio Narita
as Tadasu Jumonji
Kaneko Iwasaki
as Otane
Gaku Yamamoto
as Tomonoshin Sagawa
Saburo Date
Tatsuo Endō
as Yakuza boss of Ejimaya
Takuya Fujioka
Ryo Horikawa
Rokkō Toura
Kanae Kobayashi
as Widow Tarozaemon
Fujio Suga
as Injury prone Banyu yakuza
Rokkō Toura
as Crippled yakuza
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Daisuke Itō and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Hisashi Okuda.
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 44 ratings.
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert online?
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (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 Chess Expert?
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The main cast of Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) includes Shintarō Katsu, Mikio Narita, Kaneko Iwasaki, Gaku Yamamoto and Saburo Date. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi and the Chess Expert released?
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert was released on December 24, 1965 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert worth watching?
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 44 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.