Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1965, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kenji Misumi, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luck with dice is turning.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi and the Chess Expert stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Mikio Narita as Tadasu Jumonji, Yukiko Takabayashi as Kume and Kaneko Iwasaki as Otane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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 Chess Expert page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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 Chess Expert (1965)?
- In US, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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 Chess Expert worth watching?
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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 and the Chess Expert?
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert stars Shintarō Katsu, Mikio Narita, Yukiko Takabayashi, Kaneko Iwasaki and Gaku Yamamoto.
- When was Zatoichi and the Chess Expert released?
- Zatoichi and the Chess Expert was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.