The Tale of Zatoichi

1962·Movie

1h 36min

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About

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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Genres: Samurai Film Martial Arts
Mood: DarkViolentGrittySuspenseful
Themes: Click below to reveal spoilers
BetrayalSurvivalGood Vs. EvilCorruption Of Power
Plot: Click below to reveal spoilers
Martial Arts CombatGamblingUnderworld GangsBlind ProtagonistMaster SwordsmanConflict Between Gangs
Pacing: Action-OrientedIncreasing Intensity
Narrative: Episodic StructureFlashbacks
Dialog: Monologues
Character Types: OutcastAnti-HeroUnderdog
Time: 19th CenturyJapan
Place: Rural CountrysideVillage
Cinematic Style: Long TakesFilm Noir AestheticsUse Of ShadowsHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

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Crew

Directed by:

Kenji Misumi, Chikashi Makiura, Toshiaki Kunihara

Produced by:

Ikuo Kubodera

Composed by:

Akira Ifukube

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Zatôichi

Masayo Banri

Otane

Ryūzō Shimada

Shigezô

Shigeru Amachi

Miki Hirate

Michirō Minami

Tatekichi

Eijirō Yanagi

Sukegorô

Yoshito Yamaji

Yahei

Eigorō Onoe

Rihei

Ikuko Mōri

Oyutaka

Chitose Maki

Yoshi

Yukio Horikita

Kanaji

Yūji Hamada

Iioka yakuza member

Gen Kimura

Sasagawa gambler spy

Kanae Kobayashi

Kane the innkeeper

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