Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
Originally released in 1989. Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally is a action/drama film. directed by Shintarō Katsu.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Kanako Higuchi, and Takanori Jinnai
Synopsis
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza clans, his reputation as a deadly defender of the innocent is put to the ultimate test in a series of sword-slashing showdowns.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 4, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (45 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Katsu Production
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally about?
Older, wiser but still a wandering loner, the blind, peace-loving masseur Ichi seeks a peaceful life in a rural village. When he's caught in the middle of a power struggle between two rival Yakuza ...
Who directed Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally?
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally was directed by Shintarō Katsu.
How long is Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally?
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally released?
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally was released on February 4, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally?
The main cast of Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally includes Shintarō Katsu, Kanako Higuchi, Takanori Jinnai, Ryuutarô Gan, Yuya Uchida.