Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
Originally released in 1964. Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is a action/drama film. directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, and Bokuzen Hidari
Synopsis
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 11, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (54 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's Flashing Sword about?
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits him...
Who directed Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
How long is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi's Flashing Sword released?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword was released on July 11, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
The main cast of Zatoichi's Flashing Sword includes Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Naoko Kubo.