Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1964, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is an action and drama film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi's Flashing Sword stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Tatsuo Endō as Boss Yasugoro of Takeya, Takashi Etajima as Seiroku and Ryūtarō Gomi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword 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's Flashing Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi's Flashing Sword 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's Flashing Sword (1964)?
- In US, Zatoichi's Flashing Sword 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's Flashing Sword worth watching?
- Zatoichi's Flashing Sword holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
- Zatoichi's Flashing Sword stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Takashi Etajima, Ryūtarō Gomi and Bokuzen Hidari.
- When was Zatoichi's Flashing Sword released?
- Zatoichi's Flashing Sword was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.