Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1963, Zatoichi the Fugitive is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi the Fugitive stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Miwa Takada as Onobu, Masayo Banri as Otane and Katsuhiko Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Zatoichi the Fugitive has been warmly received by audiences.
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 Fugitive page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi the Fugitive 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 Fugitive (1963)?
- In US, Zatoichi the Fugitive 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 Fugitive worth watching?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive stars Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi and Jun'ichirō Narita.
- When was Zatoichi the Fugitive released?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.