The Tale of Zatoichi
座頭市物語
Synopsis
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
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Black Belt Cinema: THE TALE OF ZATOICHI (1962) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-12-01
Top Cast
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Shintarō Katsu
Zatôichi
Masayo Banri
Otane
Ryūzō Shimada
Shigezô
Hajime Mitamura
Hanji
Shigeru Amachi
Miki Hirate
Michirō Minami
Tatekichi
Eijirō Yanagi
Sukegorô
Toshio Chiba
Masakichi
Manabu Morita
Seisuke
Yoshito Yamaji
Yahei
Yoichi Funaki
Yogoro
Eigorō Onoe
Rihei
Ikuko Mōri
Oyutaka
Chitose Maki
Yoshi
Kinya Ichikawa
Mokichi
Jun Fujikawa
Iioka yakuza member
Yukio Horikita
Kanaji
Yūji Hamada
Iioka yakuza member
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 7, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kenji Misumi
- Screenplay & Story
- Minoru Inuzuka
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 座頭市物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kenji Misumi
Minoru Inuzuka, Kan Shimozawa
Akira Ifukube
Chikashi Makiura
Kanji Suganuma
Ikuo Kubodera
Department Leadership Roster
Minoru Inuzuka
Screenplay
Kenji Misumi
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Akira Naitō
Production Design
Kanji Suganuma
Editor
Chikashi Makiura
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Zatoichi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tale of Zatoichi about?
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
Who directed The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Who stars in The Tale of Zatoichi?
The principal cast of The Tale of Zatoichi includes Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi.
When was The Tale of Zatoichi released and how long is it?
The Tale of Zatoichi was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Zatoichi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Zatoichi was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.).