

Information
Release DateApril 21, 1973
Runtime1h 28m
StatusReleased
ProductionTOHO, Katsu Production
LanguagesJapanese
7.0
35 votesPopularity1
Synopsis
Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood friend, Shinbei, who is now wealthy and appears not to remember Zatoichi. Shinbei seems to be interested in repaying the villagers' debts, but is, in reality, manipulating the ownership of a now valuable rock quarry. Zatoichi learns of the subterfuge and confronts his old friend, who has a score of yakuza swordsmen backing his play.
Cast & Crew
Director

Featured Cast

Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi

Yukiyo Toake
Omiyo

Takashi Shimura
Sakubei

Eiji Okada
Shinbei

Kei Satō
Magistrate



