Zatoichi in Desperation (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1972, Zatoichi in Desperation is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Shintarō Katsu, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi in Desperation stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kiwako Taichi as Nishikigi, Kyoko Yoshizawa as Kaede and Asao Koike as Boss Mangoro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Zatoichi in Desperation 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 in Desperation page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi in Desperation 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 in Desperation (1972)?
- In US, Zatoichi in Desperation 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 in Desperation worth watching?
- Zatoichi in Desperation 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 in Desperation?
- Zatoichi in Desperation stars Shintarō Katsu, Kiwako Taichi, Kyoko Yoshizawa, Asao Koike and Yasuhiro Koume.
- When was Zatoichi in Desperation released?
- Zatoichi in Desperation was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.