Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi treks to a village that has always been a favorite spot of his, only to discover that it’s become a living hell, plagued by feuding father and son yakuza as well as the younger crime boss’s bodyguard, scruffy, smart-mouthed, cash-hungry Yojimbo of legend.
Where to watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo in United States
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Where is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo 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 | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is a 1970 Japanese-language adventure, action and drama film directed by Kihachi Okamoto. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo was produced by Katsu Production and Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on January 15, 1970.
- Director
- Kihachi Okamoto
- Writers
- Tetsurō Yoshida, Kihachi Okamoto
- Release date
- January 15, 1970
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- Katsu Production, Daiei Film
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo cast & crew
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo was directed by Kihachi Okamoto and written by Tetsurō Yoshida and Kihachi Okamoto.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Toshirō Mifune as Yojimbo/Sasa, Ayako Wakao as Umeno, Osamu Takizawa as Yasuke Eboshiya, Masakane Yonekura as Boss Masagoro, and Shin Kishida as Kuzuryu.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Shintarō Katsu.
Is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo worth watching?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 81 ratings, a solidly received adventure films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy adventure, action, and drama, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
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Cast of Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Toshirō Mifune
Yojimbo/Sasa
Ayako Wakao
Umeno
Osamu Takizawa
Yasuke Eboshiya
Masakane Yonekura
Boss Masagoro
Shin Kishida
Kuzuryu
Kanjūrō Arashi
Hyoroku
Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Sanaemon Goto
Shigeru Kōyama
Jinzaburo Wakiya
Hideo Sunazuka
Daigo Kusano
Fujio Tokita
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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo in United States?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo in?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo?
Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 81 ratings.
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