Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1968, Zatoichi and the Fugitives is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi runs afoul of some evil fugitives, working for a corrupt law official.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi and the Fugitives stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Yumiko Nogawa as Oaki, Kayo Mikimoto as Oshizu and Kyōsuke Machida as Ogano Genpachiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zatoichi and the Fugitives 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 and the Fugitives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi and the Fugitives 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 and the Fugitives (1968)?
- In US, Zatoichi and the Fugitives 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 Fugitives worth watching?
- Zatoichi and the Fugitives holds an audience score of 6.7 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 and the Fugitives?
- Zatoichi and the Fugitives stars Shintarō Katsu, Yumiko Nogawa, Kayo Mikimoto, Kyōsuke Machida and Takashi Shimura.
- When was Zatoichi and the Fugitives released?
- Zatoichi and the Fugitives was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.