Zatoichi Challenged (1967)
Original title: 座頭市血煙り街道
Zatoichi Challenged is a 1967 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Kenji Misumi, with a running time of 1h 27m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe and Miwa Takada.
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save the man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
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What is Zatoichi Challenged about?
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save the man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
When was Zatoichi Challenged released?
Zatoichi Challenged was released on 30 December 1967.
How long is Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged runs 1h 27m.
Who made Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Where can I watch Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged is available on Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Zatoichi Challenged
Stream: Criterion Channel