Zatoichi Challenged (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1967, Zatoichi Challenged is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Ichi is staying at an inn when a woman dies. Her dying wish is that Ichi take her son to his father, an artist living in a nearby town. After arriving in the town, Ichi finds out that the father has been forced by a local boss to create illegal pornography to pay off his gambling debts. Ichi makes it his mission to save tha man and reunite the family, even though it brings him into conflict with a samurai he sort of befriended on his way to the town.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi Challenged stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Jūshirō Konoe as Tajuro Akazuka, Miwa Takada as Omitsu and Yukiji Asaoka as Tomoe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Zatoichi Challenged 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 Challenged page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi Challenged 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 Challenged (1967)?
- In US, Zatoichi Challenged 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 Challenged worth watching?
- Zatoichi Challenged holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Challenged?
- Zatoichi Challenged stars Shintarō Katsu, Jūshirō Konoe, Miwa Takada, Yukiji Asaoka and Mikiko Tsubouchi.
- When was Zatoichi Challenged released?
- Zatoichi Challenged was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.