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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964)

6.819641h 27mJA
AdventureActionDrama

Directed by Kenji Misumi

Rating

6.8/10

Runtime

1h 27m

Language

JA

Release

November 17, 1964

Director

Kenji Misumi

Overview

Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. B...

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Nobuo Kaneko

Nobuo Kaneko

Unosuke

Gen Kimura

Gen Kimura

Hyaku

Ikuko Mōri

Ikuko Mōri

Babysitting prostitute

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Hangoro

Hizuru Takachiho

Hizuru Takachiho

Ko

Yoshi Katō

Yoshi Katō

Temple priest

Saburo Date

Saburo Date

Kōji Fujiyama

Kōji Fujiyama

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Waheiji, leader of the chasers

Nobu Kawaguchi

Nobu Kawaguchi

Toranosuke Tennoji

Toranosuke Tennoji

sumo wrestler from Ekoin Temple

Introduction

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

Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. But they do not reckon on the father's reaction to their arrival, nor on their own growing feelings for the child.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Fight, Zatoichi, Fight. 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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