Zatoichi and the Fugitives
Zatoichi runs afoul of some evil fugitives, working for a corrupt law official.
Where to watch Zatoichi and the Fugitives in United States
Can I watch Zatoichi and the Fugitives in United States? Yes — you can stream Zatoichi and the Fugitives in United States on Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is Zatoichi and the Fugitives 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 |
| Japan | KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store |
About Zatoichi and the Fugitives
Zatoichi and the Fugitives is a 1968 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Kyōsuke Machida, Takashi Shimura. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi and the Fugitives was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on August 10, 1968.
- Director
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Writers
- Kinya Naoi
- Release date
- August 10, 1968
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi and the Fugitives cast & crew
Zatoichi and the Fugitives was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and written by Kinya Naoi.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kyōsuke Machida as Ogano Genpachiro, Takashi Shimura as Dr. Junan, Jōtarō Senba as Minokichi, Hōsei Komatsu as Matsugoro, and Shōzō Nanbu as Tokuzaemon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hajime Kaburagi, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata and Ikuo Kubodera.
Is Zatoichi and the Fugitives worth watching?
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi and the Fugitives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi and the Fugitives
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Cast of Zatoichi and the Fugitives
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Kyōsuke Machida
Ogano Genpachiro
Takashi Shimura
Dr. Junan
Jōtarō Senba
Minokichi
Hōsei Komatsu
Matsugoro
Shōzō Nanbu
Tokuzaemon
Yukio Horikita
Inokichi
Seishiro Hara
Sakata
Yumiko Nogawa
Oaki
Kayo Mikimoto
Oshizu
Shōbun Inoue
Kumeji
Hisataro Hojo
Genta
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Fugitives in United States?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi and the Fugitives on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi and the Fugitives is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi and the Fugitives in?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
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