Zatoichi's Revenge
Originally released in 1965. Zatoichi's Revenge is a adventure/action film. directed by Akira Inoue. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Shintarō Katsu, Norihei Miki, and Mikiko Tsubouchi
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (48 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
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 impri...
Who directed Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge was directed by Akira Inoue.
How long is Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi's Revenge released?
Zatoichi's Revenge was released on April 3, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi's Revenge?
The main cast of Zatoichi's Revenge includes Shintarō Katsu, Norihei Miki, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Takeshi Katō, Fujio Harumoto.