Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1966, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is a drama film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi's trek through 88 temples to atone for his violent past is interrupted as he stumbles into a village terrorized by a violent yakuza boss.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi's Pilgrimage stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Michiyo Yasuda as Okichi, Kunie Tanaka as Storyteller and Hisashi Igawa as Eigoro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage 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's Pilgrimage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966)?
- In US, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage 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's Pilgrimage worth watching?
- Zatoichi's Pilgrimage holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
- Zatoichi's Pilgrimage stars Shintarō Katsu, Michiyo Yasuda, Kunie Tanaka, Hisashi Igawa and Masao Mishima.
- When was Zatoichi's Pilgrimage released?
- Zatoichi's Pilgrimage was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.