Zatôichi abare-himatsuri

Aug 12 1970 Not Rated 1h 36m
Action, Adventure, Drama

The blind masseuse is targeted by the leader of a powerful yakuza group while also fending off a jealous husband bent on revenge. Zatoichi tours Edo's underground via a rousing onsen fight scene, gambling houses and the gender-bending character of Umeji, before a final, flame-filled conflagration.

Plot

Cowritten by star Shintaro Katsu, this adventure pits Zatoichi against one of his most diabolical foes: a blind yakuza boss whose reign of terror and exploitation has made him nearly mythic. Guest starring the legendary Tatsuya Nakadai as a ronin haunted by a traumatic past, and featuring an unforgettable nude swordfight in a bathhouse, this twenty-first entry in the series is a fan favorite.

Written by

Shintarô Katsu, Kan Shimozawa

Directed by

Kenji Misumi

Cast

Shintarô Katsu, Reiko Ôhara, Pîtâ

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Katsu Production Co. Ltd., Dainichi-Eihai, Daiei Film

Languages

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
1,730
Average Rating
7.4 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA