Zatoichi at Large (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Zatoichi at Large is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kazuo Mori, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Blind masseur and master swordsman Zatoichi finds a robbed and fatally wounded pregnant woman, whose baby he delivers before she dies. He takes the baby in search of its father and finds the child's aunt, who is about to be forced into prostitution for want of a payment the dead mother was bringing. Zatoichi determines to save the woman from her cruel fate.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi at Large stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Rentaro Mikuni as Boss Tetsugoro, Hisaya Morishige as Constable Tobei and Etsushi Takahashi as Denjuro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Zatoichi at Large has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US 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 at Large page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi at Large tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zatoichi at Large (1972)?
- In US, Zatoichi at Large 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 at Large worth watching?
- Zatoichi at Large holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zatoichi at Large?
- Zatoichi at Large stars Shintarō Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, Hisaya Morishige, Etsushi Takahashi and Naoko Ohtani.
- When was Zatoichi at Large released?
- Zatoichi at Large was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.