Zatoichi's Cane Sword(1967)
座頭市鉄火旅
Zatoichi's Cane Sword Synopsis
Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.
Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, released on January 3, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama and Makoto Fujita. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 46 ratings.
- Director:
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Writers:
- Ryōzō Kasahara, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Ikuo Kubodera
- Cinematographer:
- Senkichirō Takeda
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi's Cane Sword Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Shiho Fujimura
as Oshizu
Yoshihiko Aoyama
as Seikichi
Makoto Fujita
as Umazo
Kiyoko Suizenji
as Oharu
Eijirō Tōno
as Senzo
Masumi Harukawa
as Oryu
- Masako Akeboshi
Masako Akeboshi
as Omatsu the maid
Junichiro Yamashita
as Shinnosuke
Ryūtarō Gomi
as Ronin
Fujio Suga
as Seisuke Kuwayama
Tatsuo Endō
as Iwagoro
Key crew
Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, written by Ryōzō Kasahara and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 46 ratings.
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi's Cane Sword online?
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) 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 Cane Sword?
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The main cast of Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) includes Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita and Kiyoko Suizenji. 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's Cane Sword released?
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword was released on January 3, 1967 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Zatoichi's Cane Sword worth watching?
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 46 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.