Zatoichi's Revenge (1965)
Original title: 座頭市二段斬り
Zatoichi's Revenge is a 1965 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Akira Inoue, with a running time of 1h 24m. It stars Shintarō Katsu, Norihei Miki and Mikiko Tsubouchi.
Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. He learns of Hikonoichi's recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, Osayo, in a brothel. Through friendship with Denroku, a local dice thrower and devoted father, Ichi uncovers an unholy alliance between the governor and the area strongman: among their scams is falsifying tax records to put farmers in debt, then forcing their daughters into prostitution at the boss's brothel. With help from Denroku's daughter, Otsuru, Ichi comforts Osayo until he can provoke showdowns with the villains and their henchmen.
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What is Zatoichi's Revenge about?
Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. He learns of Hikonoichi's recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, Osayo, in a brothel. Through friendship with Denroku, a local dice thrower and devoted father, Ichi uncovers an unholy alliance between the governor and the area strongman: among their scams is falsifying tax records to put farmers in debt, then forcing their daughters into prostitution at the boss's brothel. With help from Denroku's daughter, Otsuru, Ichi comforts Osayo until he can provoke showdowns with the villains and their henchmen.
When was Zatoichi's Revenge released?
Zatoichi's Revenge was released on 3 April 1965.
How long is Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge runs 1h 24m.
Who made Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge was directed by Akira Inoue.
Where can I watch Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge is available on Criterion Channel, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Zatoichi's Revenge
Stream: Criterion Channel
Rent: Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Cast
- Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi
- Norihei Miki as Denroku the Weasel
- Mikiko Tsubouchi as Osayo
- Takeshi Katō as Koheita Kadokura
- Fujio Harumoto as Intendant Isoda
- San'emon Arashi as Hikonoichi
- Saburo Date
- Jun Katsumura as Tatsugoro yakuza
- Gen Kimura as Inspector Jingo Odate
- Sachiko Kobayashi as Tsuru
- Sonosuke Sawamura as Boss Tatsugoro
- Yūsaku Terashima as Yasaku