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Release Year1964
Runtime1h 23m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresAction, Drama, Adventure
Votes59
DirectorKazuo Ikehiro
WritersShozaburo Asai, Akikazu Ota
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.9 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsZatoichi and the Chest of Gold
About Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
Ichi travels to the village of Itakura to pay his respects at the grave of Kichizo, a man he killed two years ago. When some tax money is stolen while in transit to the governor he is accused and sets out to find the money and clear his name.
Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold leans on a strong ensemble — Shintarō Katsu, Shōgo Shimada, Mikiko Tsubouchi — 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 action titles of 1964.
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