Zatoichi Challenged
Originally released in 1967. Zatoichi Challenged is a adventure/action film. directed by Kenji Misumi. At just 87 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, and Miwa Takada
Synopsis
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save the man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 30, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 27m
87 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (39 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi Challenged about?
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father ha...
Who directed Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged was directed by Kenji Misumi.
How long is Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged has a runtime of 1 hours and 27 minutes (87 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi Challenged released?
Zatoichi Challenged was released on December 30, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi Challenged?
The main cast of Zatoichi Challenged includes Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, Miwa Takada, Yukiji Asaoka, Mikiko Tsubouchi.