New Tale of Zatoichi 1963
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "New Tale of Zatoichi" (1963). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 91 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 15, 1963
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Daiei Film
- Genres
- Action, Drama, Adventure
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.0/10 from 77 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~91 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Daiei Film
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "New Tale of Zatoichi" (1963).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: New Tale of Zatoichi (Japanese: Shin Zatoichi monogatari)
Year: 1963
Release Date: 03/15/1963 (JP)
Genre: Action, Drama, and Adventure
Runtime: 1h 31m
Series Info: Third entry from the Zatoichi series.
Color: First Zatoichi film to be in colour.
Director: Tokuzō Tanaka
Cast: Shintarō Katsu, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Seizaburô Kawazu, Fujio Suga.
Plot: Wishing to find peace, Zatoichi travels to his old village but only finds trouble when he ends up in a love triangle and finds old scores have followed him home.
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“A gripping exploration of action and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is New Tale of Zatoichi worth watching?
New Tale of Zatoichi holds a community rating of 7.0/10 based on 77 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie New Tale of Zatoichi and when was it released?
New Tale of Zatoichi is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1963. Release status: Released.
Who directed New Tale of Zatoichi?
New Tale of Zatoichi was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
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