Zatoichi's Revenge

1965Movie1 h 24 min

70
GoodGoodWatch score

A violent, thrilling adventure movie about history and crime.

Good for friends night · pure escapism · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Story

Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. He learns of Hikonoichi's recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, Osayo, in a brothel. Through friendship with Denroku, a local dice thrower and devoted father, Ichi uncovers an unholy alliance between the governor and the area strongman: among their scams is falsifying tax records to put farmers in debt, then forcing their daughters into prostitution at the boss's brothel. With help from Denroku's daughter, Otsuru, Ichi comforts Osayo until he can provoke showdowns with the villains and their henchmen.

Feels like

  • Samurai Justice
  • Blind Swordsman
  • Feudal Japan
  • Exploitation
  • Social Injustice
  • Action-Packed
  • Cult Classic
  • Violence
  • Brothel Rescue

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Directed by
Akira Inoue
Written by
Minoru Inuzuka

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Facts

April 3, 1965 · 1 h 24 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
April 3, 1965
Runtime
1 h 24 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Adventure, Action, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

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Where can I stream Zatoichi's Revenge?

In the United States, Zatoichi's Revenge streams on Criterion. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Zatoichi's Revenge worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Zatoichi's Revenge in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.