Movie

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

★ 6.8(60)19641h 28m

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

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Good to know

Director: Kenji Misumi
Release date: 1964-11-17
Runtime: 1h 28m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film
Part of: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

About Fight, Zatoichi, Fight

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is a 1964 movie in the Adventure, Action and Drama genres, directed by Kenji Misumi, starring Shintarō Katsu, Nobuo Kaneko and Gen Kimura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 60 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. But they do not reckon on the father's reaction to their arrival, nor on their own growing feelings for the child.

Cast

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Nobuo Kaneko

Unosuke

Gen Kimura

Hyaku

Ikuko Mōri

Babysitting prostitute

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Hangoro

Hizuru Takachiho

Yoshi Katō

Temple priest

Saburo Date

Kōji Fujiyama

Tatsuya Ishiguro

Waheiji, leader of the chasers

Nobu Kawaguchi

Toranosuke Tennoji

sumo wrestler from Ekoin Temple

Themes & keywords

assassinsamuraiyakuzamasseusesequelswordsmanzatoichiblindgamblerwanderer

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Fight, Zatoichi, Fight on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight on Netflix?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight has a runtime of 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

Who stars in Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight stars Shintarō Katsu, Nobuo Kaneko, Gen Kimura, Ikuko Mōri and Shōsaku Sugiyama.

When did Fight, Zatoichi, Fight come out?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is a 1964 movie directed by Kenji Misumi.

What genre is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is Adventure, Action and Drama film.

Who directed Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?+

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight was directed by Kenji Misumi.