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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

1964 · Movie · 82 min⭐ 6.8· Updated Apr 2026

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Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is a film that explores themes of samurai, sequel, zatoichi.

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Kazuo Ikehiro

Cast

Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Naoko Kubo, Mayumi Nagisa, Takashi Etajima, Ryūtarō Gomi, Jun Katsumura, Ikuko Mōri

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This movie poster features a dramatic scene with a man in a striped shirt holding a candlelit box, evoking a mysterious and intense atmosphere. The dark background and warm lighting create a sense of suspense and intrigue.

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

1964•⭐ 6.8•82 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐Japanese

You can stream Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) on Criterion Channel with a subscription.

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is a film that explores themes of samurai, sequel, zatoichi.

Director

Kazuo Ikehiro

Cast

Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Naoko Kubo, Mayumi Nagisa, Takashi Etajima, Ryūtarō Gomi, Jun Katsumura, Ikuko Mōri

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