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Release Year1963
Runtime1h 26m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAdventure, Action, Drama
Votes61
DirectorTokuzō Tanaka
WritersSeiji Hoshikawa
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsZatoichi the Fugitive
About Zatoichi the Fugitive
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, Zatoichi the Fugitive leans on a strong ensemble — Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1963.
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