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The Tale of Zatoichi(1962)
Status: Released
Date: 1962-04-18
73%
146 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Tale of Zatoichi
Top 10 Billed Cast
勝新太郎
Zatôichi
万里昌代
Otane
島田竜三
Shigezô
天知茂
Miki Hirate
南道郎
Tatekichi
柳永二郎
Sukegorô
守田学哉
Seisuke
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