Now, before we get into all the details of how you can watch 'The Tale of Zatoichi' right now, here are some notable highlights about the Daiei Film adventure flick. The Tale of Zatoichi starring Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min. The movie received a user score of 73/100 on TMDb, which is based on reviews from 144 verified users.
Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Tale of Zatoichi' on each platform when they are available. 'The Tale of Zatoichi' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Prime Video, and Criterion Channel in the US.
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection
The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen’s great heroes: an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters.
