Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1967, Zatoichi the Outlaw is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. When a local gambling house kidnaps some peasants because they failed to pay their debts, a rival gambling house pays their debts and sets them free.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi the Outlaw stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Rentaro Mikuni as Asagoro, Kō Nishimura as Uneshiro Suga and Yūko Hamada as Oshino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Zatoichi the Outlaw 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 the Outlaw page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi the Outlaw 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 the Outlaw (1967)?
- In US, Zatoichi the Outlaw 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 the Outlaw worth watching?
- Zatoichi the Outlaw 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 the Outlaw?
- Zatoichi the Outlaw stars Shintarō Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Yūko Hamada and Toshiyuki Hosokawa.
- When was Zatoichi the Outlaw released?
- Zatoichi the Outlaw was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.