7.7/10 802 votes

Released:
1967-01-03

Overview:
Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.

Director:
Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Runtime:
1h 33min

Genre:
Adventure, Action, Drama

• Cast:
• 
  Shintarō Katsu
  as
  Zatoichi
• 
  Shiho Fujimura
  as
  Oshizu
• 
  Yoshihiko Aoyama
  as
  Seikichi
• 
  Makoto Fujita
  as
  Umazo
• 
  Kiyoko Suizenji
  as
  Oharu