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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964)

6.819641h 22mJA
ActionDramaAdventure

Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 22m

Language

JA

Release

July 11, 1964

Director

Kazuo Ikehiro

Overview

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is ...

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Tatsuo Endō

Tatsuo Endō

Boss Yasugoro of Takeya

Bokuzen Hidari

Bokuzen Hidari

Kyubei

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Boss Bunkichi

Naoko Kubo

Naoko Kubo

Okuni

Mayumi Nagisa

Mayumi Nagisa

Oshizu

Takashi Etajima

Takashi Etajima

Seiroku

Ryūtarō Gomi

Ryūtarō Gomi

Jun Katsumura

Jun Katsumura

Yasugoro yakuza

Ikuko Mōri

Ikuko Mōri

Yasugoro's sister

Yutaka Nakamura

Yutaka Nakamura

Mekichi

Kô Sugita

Kô Sugita

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Zatoichi's Flashing Sword. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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