Zatoichi and the Fugitives

Zatoichi and the Fugitives

1968 · 82 min · JA · 7.0 (40 votes)
Dir. Kimiyoshi Yasuda · Starring Shintarō Katsu, Kyōsuke Machida, Takashi Shimura, Jōtarō Senba, Hōsei Komatsu, Shōzō Nanbu · Music Hajime Kaburagi · Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection
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Zatoichi runs afoul of some evil fugitives, working for a corrupt law official.

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A stoic ronin navigates a treacherous landscape, his sword a blur against a backdrop of corruption. Expect brutal swordplay and a somber, determined journey through a world where honor is a rare commodity.

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