The Tale of Zatoichi

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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Release Date

April 18, 1962

Status

Released

Original Title

座頭市物語

Runtime

1h 36min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Daiei Film

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

Part of

Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection

Includes: Zatoichi's Vengeance, The Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi the Fugitive, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, Zatoichi on the Road, Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword, Fight, Zatoichi, Fight, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage, Zatoichi Challenged, New Tale of Zatoichi, Adventures of Zatoichi, Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, Zatoichi the Outlaw, Zatoichi's Cane Sword, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo, Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi at Large, Zatoichi in Desperation, Zatoichi's Conspiracy, Zatoichi and the Fugitives, Zatoichi's Revenge, Samaritan Zatoichi, Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally