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Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) is streaming on Criterion Channel.
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After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
Zatoichi attempts to settle a heavy debt by purchasing a young woman's freedom, only to find himself caught in a web of escalating violence. This entry trades typical wandering for a desperate, guilt-driven mission that tests the blind swordsman's moral limits.
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Shintarō Katsu, Kiwako Taichi, Katsuo Nakamura, Asao Koike, Kyoko Yoshizawa, Yasuhiro Koume, Joji Takagi, Masumi Harukawa, Naoe Fushimi, Yoshihiko Aoyama
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Zatoichi in Desperation
You can stream Zatoichi in Desperation (1972) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.
Director
Cast
Shintarō Katsu, Kiwako Taichi, Katsuo Nakamura, Asao Koike, Kyoko Yoshizawa, Yasuhiro Koume, Joji Takagi, Masumi Harukawa, Naoe Fushimi, Yoshihiko Aoyama
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Zatoichi in Desperation is streaming on Criterion Channel. Availability last verified October 2, 2026.