Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965)
Original title: 座頭市逆手斬り
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is a 1965 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Kazuo Mori, with a running time of 1h 17m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama and Eiko Taki.
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
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What is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man about?
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
When was Zatoichi and the Doomed Man released?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was released on 18 September 1965.
How long is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man runs 1h 17m.
Who made Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was directed by Kazuo Mori.
Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Stream: Criterion Channel