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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) is streaming on Criterion Channel.
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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.
A blind masseur navigates a world of sudden violence with a deceptive, rhythmic calm that makes every strike feel inevitable. This kinetic journey turns a gambling itinerant into a lethal force against yakuza control.
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Director
Kenji Misumi
Cast
Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi, Michirō Minami, Eijirō Yanagi, Toshio Chiba, Manabu Morita, Yoshito Yamaji
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The Tale of Zatoichi
You can stream The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.
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Director
Kenji Misumi
Cast
Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi, Michirō Minami, Eijirō Yanagi, Toshio Chiba, Manabu Morita, Yoshito Yamaji
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The Tale of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified September 13, 2026.