Zatoichi's Conspiracy
Originally released in 1973. Zatoichi's Conspiracy is a action/drama film. directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Yukiyo Toake, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood friend, Shinbei, who is now wealthy and appears not to remember Zatoichi. Shinbei seems to be interested in repaying the villagers' debts, but is, in reality, manipulating the ownership of a now valuable rock quarry. Zatoichi learns of the subterfuge and confronts his old friend, who has a score of yakuza swordsmen backing his play.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 21, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (33 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Katsu Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi's Conspiracy about?
Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood fr...
Who directed Zatoichi's Conspiracy?
Zatoichi's Conspiracy was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
How long is Zatoichi's Conspiracy?
Zatoichi's Conspiracy has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi's Conspiracy released?
Zatoichi's Conspiracy was released on April 21, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi's Conspiracy?
The main cast of Zatoichi's Conspiracy includes Shintarō Katsu, Yukiyo Toake, Takashi Shimura, Eiji Okada, Kei Satō.