Samaritan Zatoichi(1968)
座頭市喧嘩太鼓
Samaritan Zatoichi Synopsis
Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.
Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi, released on December 28, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 24m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Yoshiko Mita, Makoto Satō and Kō Nishimura. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers:
- Kan Shimozawa, Kiyokata Saruwaka, Hisashi Sugiura
- Producers:
- Hisakazu Tsuji
- Cinematographer:
- Fujio Morita
- Composer:
- Sei Ikeno
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
Samaritan Zatoichi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Yoshiko Mita
as Osode
Makoto Satō
as Yasaburo Kashiwazaki
Kō Nishimura
as Sosuke Saruya
Takuya Fujioka
as Shinkichi
Chōchō Miyako
as Ohaya
- Akira Shimizu
Akira Shimizu
as Kumakichi
Ryoichi Tamagawa
as Chohachi
Machiko Soga
as Osen
Ryūtarō Gomi
as Sashichi
- Osamu Ōkawa
Osamu Ōkawa
as Tokuji
Rokkō Toura
as Choji
Key crew
Directed by Kenji Misumi, written by Kan Shimozawa, Kiyokata Saruwaka and Hisashi Sugiura, produced by Hisakazu Tsuji.
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Samaritan Zatoichi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 44 ratings.
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Samaritan Zatoichi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Samaritan Zatoichi online?
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Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) 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 Samaritan Zatoichi?
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The main cast of Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) includes Shintarō Katsu, Yoshiko Mita, Makoto Satō, Kō Nishimura and Takuya Fujioka. 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 Samaritan Zatoichi released?
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Samaritan Zatoichi was released on December 28, 1968 and runs for 1h 24m.
Is Samaritan Zatoichi worth watching?
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Samaritan Zatoichi (1968) holds an average rating of 6.8 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.