Zatoichi at Large
Blind masseur and master swordsman Zatoichi finds a robbed and fatally wounded pregnant woman, whose baby he delivers before she dies. He takes the baby in search of its father and finds the child's aunt, who is about to be forced into prostitution for want of a payment the dead mother was bringing. Zatoichi determines to save the woman from her cruel fate.
Where to watch Zatoichi at Large in United States
Can I watch Zatoichi at Large in United States? Yes — you can stream Zatoichi at Large 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 at Large 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 | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Zatoichi at Large
Zatoichi at Large is a 1972 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kazuo Mori. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, Hisaya Morishige. It has a runtime of 1h 28m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi at Large was produced by TOHO and Katsu Production and made in Japan. It was released on January 15, 1972.
- Director
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers
- Kinya Naoi
- Release date
- January 15, 1972
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- TOHO, Katsu Production
Zatoichi at Large cast & crew
Zatoichi at Large was directed by Kazuo Mori and written by Kinya Naoi.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Rentaro Mikuni as Boss Tetsugoro, Hisaya Morishige as Constable Tobei, Etsushi Takahashi as Denjuro, Naoko Ohtani as Oyae, and Osamu Sakai as Seiji.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kunihiko Murai, cinematography is by Fujio Morita, and it was produced by Shintarō Katsu and Hiroyoshi Nishioka.
Is Zatoichi at Large worth watching?
At 1h 28m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi at Large is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi at Large
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Cast of Zatoichi at Large
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Rentaro Mikuni
Boss Tetsugoro
Hisaya Morishige
Constable Tobei
Etsushi Takahashi
Denjuro
Naoko Ohtani
Oyae
Osamu Sakai
Seiji
Renji Ishibashi
Gonroku
Katsutoshi Akiyama
Shōki Fukae
Tsutomu Hashimoto
Keizo Kanie
Kazuo Mortuchi
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Zatoichi at Large — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi at Large in United States?
Zatoichi at Large is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi at Large on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi at Large is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi at Large in?
Zatoichi at Large is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi at Large?
Zatoichi at Large runs 1 hours 28 minutes (88 minutes).
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