Zatoichi in Desperation(1972)
新座頭市物語・折れた杖
Zatoichi in Desperation Synopsis
After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) is a adventure, action and drama film directed by Shintarō Katsu, released on September 2, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Kiwako Taichi, Katsuo Nakamura and Asao Koike. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Shintarō Katsu
- Writers:
- Kan Shimozawa, Minoru Inuzuka
- Producers:
- Shintarō Katsu, Hiroyoshi Nishioka
- Cinematographer:
- Fujio Morita
- Composer:
- Kunihiko Murai
- Production:
- TOHO, Katsu Production
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) Trailer
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Zatoichi in Desperation Cast & Crew
Main cast
Shintarō Katsu
as Zatoichi
Kiwako Taichi
as Nishikigi
- Katsuo Nakamura
Katsuo Nakamura
as Ushimatsu
Asao Koike
as Boss Mangoro
Kyoko Yoshizawa
as Kaede
- Yasuhiro Koume
Yasuhiro Koume
as Shinkichi
Joji Takagi
as Kamijo
Masumi Harukawa
as Ohama
Naoe Fushimi
as Old Woman
Yoshihiko Aoyama
as Tokujiro Awa
Hideji Ōtaki
as Sukegoro Iioka
- Shigeyoshi Fujioka
Shigeyoshi Fujioka
as Inokichi
Key crew
Directed by Shintarō Katsu, written by Kan Shimozawa and Minoru Inuzuka, produced by Shintarō Katsu and Hiroyoshi Nishioka.
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Zatoichi in Desperation Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 36 ratings.
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Zatoichi in Desperation – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi in Desperation online?
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Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) 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 in Desperation?
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The main cast of Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) includes Shintarō Katsu, Kiwako Taichi, Katsuo Nakamura, Asao Koike and Kyoko Yoshizawa. The film was directed by Shintarō Katsu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi in Desperation released?
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Zatoichi in Desperation was released on September 2, 1972 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Zatoichi in Desperation worth watching?
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Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 36 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.
Is there a trailer for Zatoichi in Desperation?
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