Zatoichi the Fugitive
座頭市兇状旅
Synopsis
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
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Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Miwa Takada
Onobu
Masayo Banri
Otane
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Jun'ichirō Narita
Sakichi
Tōru Abe
Boss Yagiri Tokyuro
San'emon Arashi
Yūji Hamada
Sumao Ishihara
Jun Katsumura
Wrestling yakuza
Kōichi Mizuhara
Boss Unosuke
Yasuhiro Mizukami
Boss Tamamura
Sachiko Murase
Maki
Hiroshi Nawa
Tokio Oki
Mitsusaburō Ramon
Ikkei Tamaki
Yōko Wakasugi
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 24, 2022
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokuzō Tanaka
- Screenplay & Story
- Seiji Hoshikawa
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- 座頭市兇状旅
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokuzō Tanaka
Seiji Hoshikawa, Kan Shimozawa
Akira Ifukube
Chikashi Makiura
Hiroshi Yamada
Masaichi Nagata, Ikuo Kubodera
Department Leadership Roster
Tokuzō Tanaka
Director
Chikashi Makiura
Director of Photography
Hiroshi Yamada
Editor
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Seiji Hoshikawa
Screenplay
Ikuo Kubodera
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Zatoichi the Fugitive
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What is Zatoichi the Fugitive about?
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
Who directed Zatoichi the Fugitive?
Zatoichi the Fugitive was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
Who stars in Zatoichi the Fugitive?
The principal cast of Zatoichi the Fugitive includes Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi, Jun'ichirō Narita.
When was Zatoichi the Fugitive released and how long is it?
Zatoichi the Fugitive was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Zatoichi the Fugitive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Zatoichi the Fugitive was composed by Akira Ifukube.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Zatoichi the Fugitive?
Zatoichi the Fugitive holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).