Zatoichi Challenged(1967)
座頭市血煙り街道
Zatoichi Challenged Synopsis
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save the man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
Zatoichi Challenged (1967) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on December 30, 1967 with a runtime of 1h 27m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, Miwa Takada and Yukiji Asaoka. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 43 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Kan Shimozawa, Ryōzō Kasahara
- Producers:
- Ikuo Kubodera
- Cinematographer:
- Chikashi Makiura
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi Challenged Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Jūshirō Konoe
as Tajuro Akazuka
Miwa Takada
as Omitsu
Yukiji Asaoka
as Tomoe
Mikiko Tsubouchi
as Osen
Mie Nakao
as Miyuki
Takao Itō
as Shokichi
Asao Koike
as Boss Gonzo
Midori Isomura
as Omine
Tatsuo Matsumura
as Tahe
Eitarō Ozawa
as Torikoshi
Jōtarō Senba
as Chokichi
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Kan Shimozawa and Ryōzō Kasahara, produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
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Zatoichi Challenged Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 43 ratings.
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Zatoichi Challenged – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi Challenged online?
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Zatoichi Challenged (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 Challenged?
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The main cast of Zatoichi Challenged (1967) includes Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, Miwa Takada, Yukiji Asaoka and Mikiko Tsubouchi. 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 Challenged released?
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Zatoichi Challenged was released on December 30, 1967 and runs for 1h 27m.
Is Zatoichi Challenged worth watching?
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Zatoichi Challenged (1967) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 43 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.