The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
- Director
- Kenji Misumi
Starring
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection: which order to watch
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7.3The Tale of Zatoichi
1962This film
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7.1The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962
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7New Tale of Zatoichi
1963
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6.9Zatoichi the Fugitive
1963
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6.9Zatoichi on the Road
1963
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6.9Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
1964
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6.9Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964
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6.8Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964
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6.7Adventures of Zatoichi
1964
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6.6Zatoichi's Revenge
1965
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6.8Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965
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6.7Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965
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6.9Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966
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7.1Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966
- 15
7.4Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967
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6.7Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967
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7Zatoichi Challenged
1967
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7Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968
- 19
6.8Samaritan Zatoichi
1968
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6.8Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970
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6.8Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
1970
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6.8Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971
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6.7Zatoichi at Large
1972
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6.7Zatoichi in Desperation
1972
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7Zatoichi's Conspiracy
1973
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6.5Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
1989
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Tale of Zatoichi?
- The Tale of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?
- The Tale of Zatoichi runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
- Who stars in The Tale of Zatoichi?
- The Tale of Zatoichi stars Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi.
