Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
Where to watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man in United States
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Where is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is a 1965 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Eiko Taki. It has a runtime of 1h 17m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on September 18, 1965.
- Director
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers
- Shozaburo Asai
- Release date
- September 18, 1965
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man cast & crew
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was directed by Kazuo Mori and written by Shozaburo Asai.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kanbi Fujiyama as Monk Hyakutaro, Eiko Taki as Oyone, Kenjirō Ishiyama as Boss Jubei Araiso, Sachiko Murase as Shimazo’s wife, and Masako Akeboshi as Ochiyo.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Seitaro Omori, cinematography is by Hiroshi Imai, and it was produced by Sadao Zaizen.
Is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man worth watching?
At 1h 17m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
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Cast of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Kanbi Fujiyama
Monk Hyakutaro
Eiko Taki
Oyone
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Boss Jubei Araiso
Yukio Horikita
Hajime Koshikawa
Sachiko Murase
Shimazo’s wife
Tokio Oki
Masako Akeboshi
Ochiyo
Ryūzō Shimada
Yakuza boss
Kōichi Mizuhara
Shimazo Kitase
Jun Katsumura
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Doomed Man in United States?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man in?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man runs 1 hours 17 minutes (77 minutes).
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