Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1965 · Film · ★ 6.4

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Released in 1965, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is an action, drama and abenteuer film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. Ein Samurai, der zugleich auch ein begnadeter Schachspieler ist, freundet sich mit Zatôichi an. Der blinde Masseur muss jedoch feststellen, dass seltsame Dinge passieren, wenn der Schachspieler in der Nähe ist...

Who’s in it. Zatoichi and the Chess Expert stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Mikio Narita as Tadasu Jumonji, Yukiko Takabayashi as Kume and Kaneko Iwasaki as Otane, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert page.

If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi and the Chess Expert tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965)?
In USA, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert worth watching?
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert stars Shintarō Katsu, Mikio Narita, Yukiko Takabayashi, Kaneko Iwasaki and Gaku Yamamoto.
When was Zatoichi and the Chess Expert released?
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.