What is The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi is a 1962 action, adventure, and drama film that serves as the first installment in a long-running jidaigeki series. It stars Shintaro Katsu as Zatoichi, a blind gambling masseur and master swordsman who intervenes in a village controlled by the yakuza during a brewing war with a smaller neighboring gang.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1962
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 96 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 18, 1962
- Studios
- Daiei Film
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
The Tale of Zatoichi is a 1962 action, adventure, and drama film that serves as the first installment in a long-running jidaigeki series. It stars Shintaro Katsu as Zatoichi, a blind gambling masseur and master swordsman who intervenes in a village controlled by the yakuza during a brewing war with a smaller neighboring gang.
As the beginning of a significant film series, it establishes the character of the blind swordsman within the jidaigeki genre. The film blends elements of drama and action over its 1 hour and 36 minute duration.
Should you watch it?
“A blind gambling masseur and master swordsman targets a yakuza-controlled village.”
- Introduces the first installment of a long-running jidaigeki film series
- Features Shintaro Katsu as the titular blind swordsman
- Explores the tension between a yakuza-controlled village and a neighboring gang
- May not appeal to viewers who avoid period action dramas
Watch it if you enjoy stories about master swordsmen navigating conflicts between rival gangs.
This action and drama film follows the adventures of Zatoichi with a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
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Frequently asked questions
Who stars as Zatoichi?
Shintaro Katsu stars as the blind swordsman Zatoichi.
What is the plot of the film?
Zatoichi, a blind gambling masseur and master swordsman, targets a yakuza-controlled village amidst a brewing war with a neighboring town's smaller gang.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the first installment in a long-running jidaigeki film series.
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