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The Tale of Zatoichi

★ 7.3 1962 96 min AdventureActionDrama

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.

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Release
1962-04-18
TMDB score
7.3/10
Original language
JA
Status
Released
Production
Japan
Studio
Daiei Film

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DirectorKenji MisumiWriterMinoru InuzukaCastShintarō KatsuCastMasayo BanriCastRyūzō ShimadaCastHajime MitamuraCastShigeru Amachi

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