Where to Watch New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) in the US

What it's about

Blind masseur and master swordsman, Zatoichi, is tired of killing. He journeys to his old village looking for peace, but is pursued by the brother of Boss Kanbei, a man he's killed. Back home, Ichi connects with Banno, his teacher, who seeks prestige and has arranged for his younger sister, Yayoi, to marry into a wealthy samurai family. Ichi and Yayoi realize they are in love, but Ichi's request for her hand meets with Banno's derision. Ichi is also drawn into Banno's plot to kidnap the son of a wealthy man, ostensibly to aid the Mito Goblins, a gang of thieves on the run; but Banno wants to keep the ransom. Ichi wants harmony and love, but can he escape a destiny of violence?

Cast and crew

Director

Tokuzô Tanaka

Writer

Minoru Inuzuka, Kan Shimozawa

Starring

Shintarô Katsu, Mikiko Tsubouchi, Seizaburô Kawazu

Details

Release date

Mar 15, 1963

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Awards

1 nomination total

Where to Watch New Tale of Zatoichi (1963) in the US — common questions

Where to watch New Tale of Zatoichi in the United States?

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Can I stream New Tale of Zatoichi or do I have to rent it in the United States?

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