Zatoichi's Vengeance
Originally released in 1966. Zatoichi's Vengeance is a action/drama film. directed by Tokuzō Tanaka. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Shigeru Amachi, and Jun Hamamura
Synopsis
Zatoichi comes upon a dying man who asks him to give a bag of money to "Taichi". Zatoichi has no idea who this is but when he comes upon a small town harassed by gangsters, he finds that "Taichi" was the man's young son. Along his travels he also met a blind monk who makes Zatoichi question his murderous lifestyle. In trying to help the town, Zatoichi kills some gangsters and becomes a hero to the boy. He must make a choice of whether to use non-violence and set a good example, or violence and set the boy on the wrong path in life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 3, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (40 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 Vengeance about?
Zatoichi comes upon a dying man who asks him to give a bag of money to "Taichi". Zatoichi has no idea who this is but when he comes upon a small town harassed by gangsters, he finds that "Taichi" w...
Who directed Zatoichi's Vengeance?
Zatoichi's Vengeance was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
How long is Zatoichi's Vengeance?
Zatoichi's Vengeance has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi's Vengeance released?
Zatoichi's Vengeance was released on May 3, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi's Vengeance?
The main cast of Zatoichi's Vengeance includes Shintarō Katsu, Shigeru Amachi, Jun Hamamura, Gen Kimura, Kanae Kobayashi.