Movie

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

★ 6.9(56)19641h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro
Release date: 1964-07-11
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film
Part of: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

About Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is a 1964 movie in the Action, Drama and Adventure genres, directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, starring Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō and Bokuzen Hidari. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 56 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Tatsuo Endō

Boss Yasugoro of Takeya

Bokuzen Hidari

Kyubei

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Boss Bunkichi

Naoko Kubo

Okuni

Mayumi Nagisa

Oshizu

Takashi Etajima

Seiroku

Ryūtarō Gomi

Jun Katsumura

Yasugoro yakuza

Ikuko Mōri

Yasugoro's sister

Yutaka Nakamura

Mekichi

Kô Sugita

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword in Taiwan?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Taiwan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword on Netflix?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now.

How long is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa and Naoko Kubo.

When did Zatoichi's Flashing Sword come out?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is a 1964 movie directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.

What genre is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is Action, Drama and Adventure film.

Who directed Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?+

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.