Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Zatoichi's trek through 88 temples to atone for his violent past is interrupted as he stumbles into a village terrorized by a violent yakuza boss.
Where to watch Zatoichi's Pilgrimage in United States
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Where is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage 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's Pilgrimage
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is a 1966 Japanese-language drama, action and adventure film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Michiyo Yasuda, Kunie Tanaka. It has a runtime of 1h 22m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on August 12, 1966.
- Director
- Kazuo Ikehiro
- Writers
- Kaneto Shindō
- Release date
- August 12, 1966
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage cast & crew
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and written by Kaneto Shindō.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Michiyo Yasuda as Okichi, Kunie Tanaka as Storyteller, Hisashi Igawa as Eigoro, Masao Mishima as Nanashino Gonbei, and Jōtarō Senba as Bokasuri.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ichirō Saitō, cinematography is by Senkichirō Takeda, and it was produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
Is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage worth watching?
At 1h 22m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and adventure, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
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Cast of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Michiyo Yasuda
Okichi
Kunie Tanaka
Storyteller
Hisashi Igawa
Eigoro
Masao Mishima
Nanashino Gonbei
Jōtarō Senba
Bokasuri
Ryūtarō Gomi
Jyonenbo
Isao Yamagata
Boss Tohachi
Saburo Date
Kagimatsu
Yoichi Funaki
Kenshiro Hara
Yukio Horikita
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi's Pilgrimage in United States?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage in?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage runs 1 hours 22 minutes (82 minutes).
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