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The Tale of Zatoichi

A mysterious masseur with a hidden talent for swordsmanship takes on a treacherous journey.

An impoverished blind masseur becomes a mercenary swordsman to gain respect. He targets a yakuza-controlled village where war with a neighboring town's smaller gang is brewing.

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Info about The Tale of Zatoichi

Studio(s): Daiei Film

Originally Released: United States, Apr 18, 1962

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Action, Adventure, Drama

Main Cast

Masayo BanriMasayo BanriOtane
Hajime MitamuraHajime MitamuraHanji
Shigeru AmachiShigeru AmachiMiki Hirate
Toshio ChibaToshio ChibaMasakichi
Manabu MoritaManabu MoritaSeisuke
Yoichi FunakiYoichi FunakiYogoro
Ikuko MōriIkuko MōriOyutaka
Chitose MakiChitose MakiYoshi
Jun FujikawaJun FujikawaIioka yakuza member
Yukio HorikitaYukio HorikitaKanaji
Yūji HamadaYūji HamadaIioka yakuza member
Gen KimuraGen KimuraSasagawa gambler spy
Hajime KoshikawaHajime KoshikawaA farmer
Kanae KobayashiKanae KobayashiKane the innkeeper
Shintarô KatsuShintarô KatsuZatôichi
Ryûzô ShimadaRyûzô ShimadaShigezô of Sasagawa
Michirô MinamiMichirô MinamiTatekichi
Eijirô YanagiEijirô YanagiSukegorô of Iioka
Yoshindo YamajiYoshindo YamajiYahei

Creators

Kenji MisumiKenji MisumiDirector
Minoru InuzukaMinoru InuzukaScreenplay

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