Zatoichi Challenged
Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save the man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
Where to watch Zatoichi Challenged in United States
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Where is Zatoichi Challenged 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 | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Zatoichi Challenged
Zatoichi Challenged is a 1967 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kenji Misumi. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, Miwa Takada. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi Challenged was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on December 30, 1967.
- Director
- Kenji Misumi
- Writers
- Ryōzō Kasahara
- Release date
- December 30, 1967
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi Challenged cast & crew
Zatoichi Challenged was directed by Kenji Misumi and written by Ryōzō Kasahara.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Jūshirō Konoe as Tajuro Akazuka, Miwa Takada as Omitsu, Yukiji Asaoka as Tomoe, Mikiko Tsubouchi as Osen, and Mie Nakao as Miyuki.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Chikashi Makiura, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata and Ikuo Kubodera.
Is Zatoichi Challenged worth watching?
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi Challenged is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi Challenged
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Cast of Zatoichi Challenged
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Jūshirō Konoe
Tajuro Akazuka
Miwa Takada
Omitsu
Yukiji Asaoka
Tomoe
Mikiko Tsubouchi
Osen
Mie Nakao
Miyuki
Takao Itō
Shokichi
Asao Koike
Boss Gonzo
Midori Isomura
Omine
Tatsuo Matsumura
Tahe
Eitarō Ozawa
Torikoshi
Jōtarō Senba
Chokichi
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Zatoichi Challenged — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi Challenged in United States?
Zatoichi Challenged is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi Challenged on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi Challenged is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi Challenged in?
Zatoichi Challenged is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi Challenged?
Zatoichi Challenged runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
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