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The Tale of Zatoichi
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The Tale of Zatoichi

1962
Directed byKenji Misumi
1h 36m

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.

CAST
Shintarō KatsuZatôichiMasayo BanriOtaneRyūzō ShimadaShigezô
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AdventureActionDrama
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Daiei Film
RATING
7.3

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