Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964)
Original title: 座頭市血笑旅
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is a 1964 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Kenji Misumi, with a running time of 1h 28m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Nobuo Kaneko and Gen Kimura.
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. But they do not reckon on the father's reaction to their arrival, nor on their own growing feelings for the child.
Quick answers
What is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight about?
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. But they do not reckon on the father's reaction to their arrival, nor on their own growing feelings for the child.
When was Fight, Zatoichi, Fight released?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight was released on 17 November 1964.
How long is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight runs 1h 28m.
Who made Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Where can I watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
Stream: Criterion Channel
Cast
- Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi
- Nobuo Kaneko as Unosuke
- Gen Kimura as Hyaku
- Ikuko Mōri as Babysitting prostitute
- Shōsaku Sugiyama as Hangoro
- Hizuru Takachiho as Ko
- Yoshi Katō as Temple priest
- Saburo Date
- Kōji Fujiyama
- Tatsuya Ishiguro as Waheiji, leader of the chasers
- Nobu Kawaguchi
- Toranosuke Tennoji as sumo wrestler from Ekoin Temple