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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

Original title: Zatôichi abare tako
  • 19641964
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
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After being wounded in a fight, Zatoichi is nursed to health by a young woman and her father. Now indebted to the family, he works to protect their ferry business from local thugs.After being wounded in a fight, Zatoichi is nursed to health by a young woman and her father. Now indebted to the family, he works to protect their ferry business from local thugs.After being wounded in a fight, Zatoichi is nursed to health by a young woman and her father. Now indebted to the family, he works to protect their ferry business from local thugs.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
1.5K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Kazuo Ikehiro
  • Writers
    • Shôzaburô Asai
    • Minoru Inuzuka
    • Kan Shimozawa(story)
  • Stars
    • Shintarô Katsu
    • Tatsuo Endô
    • Takashi Etajima
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  • Director
    • Kazuo Ikehiro
  • Writers
    • Shôzaburô Asai
    • Minoru Inuzuka
    • Kan Shimozawa(story)
  • Stars
    • Shintarô Katsu
    • Tatsuo Endô
    • Takashi Etajima
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    • 10User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Shintarô Katsu in Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
    Tatsuo Endô and Shintarô Katsu in Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
    Shintarô Katsu in Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
    Tatsuo Endô in Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
    Shintarô Katsu in Zatôichi abare tako (1964)
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    Shintarô Katsu
    Shintarô Katsu
    • Zatoichias Zatoichi
    Tatsuo Endô
    Tatsuo Endô
    • Boss Yasugoro of Takeyaas Boss Yasugoro of Takeya
    Takashi Etajima
    Takashi Etajima
    • Seirokuas Seiroku
    Ryûtarô Gomi
    Ryûtarô Gomi
    Bokuzen Hidari
    Bokuzen Hidari
    • Kyubeias Kyubei
    Ryôsuke Kagawa
    Ryôsuke Kagawa
    • Boss Bunkichias Boss Bunkichi
    Jun Katsumura
    • Yasugoro yakuzaas Yasugoro yakuza
    Naoko Kubo
    Naoko Kubo
    • Kunias Kuni
    Ikuko Môri
    Ikuko Môri
    • Yasugora's sisteras Yasugora's sister
    Mayumi Nagisa
    • Shizuas Shizu
    Yutaka Nakamura
    Yutaka Nakamura
    • Mekichias Mekichi
    Koh Sugita
    Teruko Ômi
    • Mineas Mine
    • Director
      • Kazuo Ikehiro
    • Writers
      • Shôzaburô Asai
      • Minoru Inuzuka
      • Kan Shimozawa(story)
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    Storyline

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    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. —Jim Beaver <jumblejim@prodigy.net>
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    • gang
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    • Genres
      • Action
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    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

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    • Trivia
      The hat which Zatoichi is seen with in the film is a sandogasa. Translated this means 'travel hat'.
    • Quotes

      Zatoichi: In the dark, the advantage is mine. It turns you all into blind men.

    • Connections
      Featured in Best in Action: 1964 (2020)

    User reviews10

    Review
    Top review
    6/10
    More of the same -- but I like it!
    If you've seen one Zatoichi film, then this one will be nothing new. The thing is, that Shintarô Katsu does such a great job playing Zatoichi, that I don't care how similar these movies are. This movie is a little different in that the beginning of the movie has several light humorous moments, the fact that Zatoichi is shot seems to have no bearing. But like all the other films in the series, it gets serious. In case, pretty serious. Katsu can be lighthearted and charming but when he means business, I wouldn't want to mess with him. As for the battles not a whole lot until the end, but that one is a doozy. I tried counting how many people he kills; I lost count after 35. So, if you're a sucker for Zatoichi, then this one should be fun viewing.
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    • susansweb
    • Oct 21, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 11, 1964 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Zatôichi 7
    • Production companies
      • Daiei Studios
      • Daiei
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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