Zatoichi's Cane-sword (1967)

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93 min - Action | Drama | Adventure - 3 January 1967 (Japan)

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Zatoichi, while fighting off the usual group of gangsters, meets the apprentice of the swordsman who created his blade, who relays bad news about the sword.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Shintarô Katsu	...	Zatoichi
	Shiho Fujimura	...	Oshizu
	Yoshihiko Aoyama	...	Seikichi
	Makoto Fujita	...	Umazo
	Kiyoko Suizenji	...	Oharu
	Eijirô Tôno	...	Senzo
	Masumi Harukawa	...	Oryu
	Masako Aboshi	...	Omatsu the maid
	Junichiro Yamashita	...	Shinnosuke
	Ryûtarô Gomi	...	Ronin
	Fujio Suga	...	Seisuke Kuwayama
	Tatsuo Endô	...	Iwagoro
	Ryûji Kita	...	Genbei Shimotsukeya
	Eigoro Onoe	...	Zato
	Yûsaku Terajima	...	Noodle Shop Owner

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Storyline

Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.... Written by Matt Hartley (int1)

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Zatoichi | Fifteenth Part | Maid | Sequel | Character Name In Title

Genres:

Action | Drama | Adventure

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

Release Date:

3 January 1967 (Japan) See more »

Also Known As:

The Blind Swordsman's Cane Sword See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Daiei Studios See more »

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Technical Specs

Runtime:

93 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (Westrex Recording System)

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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Connections

Followed by Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) See more »

Zatoichi's Cane-sword (1967)
Zatoichi tekka tabi (original title)

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