Samaritan Zatoichi
1968·Movie·
·1h 24min


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About
Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersFamily BondsRedemptionThe Human ConditionMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. Revenge
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersDebt RepaymentUnrequited LoveProtection From HarmForbidden LoveProstitutionSibling RelationshipsMoral DilemmasGrievous Error
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Crew
Directed by:
Kenji Misumi, Fujio Morita, Mitsuaki Tsuji
Produced by:
Hisakazu Tsuji, Masaichi Nagata
Composed by:
Sei Ikeno
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