Zatoichi's Vengeance
Zatoichi comes upon a dying man who asks him to give a bag of money to "Taichi". Zatoichi has no idea who this is but when he comes upon a small town harassed by gangsters, he finds that "Taichi" was the man's young son. Along his travels he also met a blind monk who makes Zatoichi question his murderous lifestyle. In trying to help the town, Zatoichi kills some gangsters and becomes a hero to the boy. He must make a choice of whether to use non-violence and set a good example, or violence and set the boy on the wrong path in life.
Where to watch Zatoichi's Vengeance in United States
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Where is Zatoichi's Vengeance 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 Vengeance
Zatoichi's Vengeance is a 1966 Japanese-language action, drama and adventure film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka. The cast is led by Shintarō Katsu, Shigeru Amachi, Jun Hamamura. It has a runtime of 1h 23m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Zatoichi's Vengeance was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on May 3, 1966.
- Director
- Tokuzō Tanaka
- Writers
- Hajime Takaiwa
- Release date
- May 3, 1966
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Zatoichi's Vengeance cast & crew
Zatoichi's Vengeance was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka and written by Hajime Takaiwa.
The cast features Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shigeru Amachi as Genpachiro Kurobe, Jun Hamamura as Blind Biwa Priest, Gen Kimura as Tamekichi, Kanae Kobayashi as Tamekichi's mother, and Kōichi Mizuhara as Joshuya.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Akira Ifukube, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Ikuo Kubodera.
Is Zatoichi's Vengeance worth watching?
At 1h 23m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy action, drama, and adventure, Zatoichi's Vengeance is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Zatoichi's Vengeance
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Cast of Zatoichi's Vengeance
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Shigeru Amachi
Genpachiro Kurobe
Jun Hamamura
Blind Biwa Priest
Gen Kimura
Tamekichi
Kanae Kobayashi
Tamekichi's mother
Kōichi Mizuhara
Joshuya
Mayumi Ogawa
Ocho / Oshino
Kei Satō
Boss Gonzo
Michi Azuma
Oharu
Saburo Date
Hanji
Jun Fujikawa
Jun Fujikawa
Yukio Horikita
Toramatsu
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Zatoichi's Vengeance — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Zatoichi's Vengeance in United States?
Zatoichi's Vengeance is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Zatoichi's Vengeance on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Zatoichi's Vengeance is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Zatoichi's Vengeance in?
Zatoichi's Vengeance is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Zatoichi's Vengeance?
Zatoichi's Vengeance runs 1 hours 23 minutes (83 minutes).
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