Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1966, Zatoichi's Vengeance is an action and drama film directed by Tokuzō Tanaka, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi comes upon a dying man who asks him to give a bag of money to "Taichi". Zatoichi has no idea who this is but when he comes upon a small town harassed by gangsters, he finds that "Taichi" was the man's young son. Along his travels he also met a blind monk who makes Zatoichi question his murderous lifestyle. In trying to help the town, Zatoichi kills some gangsters and becomes a hero to the boy. He must make a choice of whether to use non-violence and set a good example, or violence and set the boy on the wrong path in life.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi's Vengeance stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shigeru Amachi as Genpachiro Kurobe, Jun Hamamura as Blind Biwa Priest and Gen Kimura as Tamekichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Zatoichi's Vengeance 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's Vengeance page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi's Vengeance 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's Vengeance (1966)?
- In US, Zatoichi's Vengeance 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 Vengeance worth watching?
- Zatoichi's Vengeance holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zatoichi's Vengeance?
- Zatoichi's Vengeance stars Shintarō Katsu, Shigeru Amachi, Jun Hamamura, Gen Kimura and Kanae Kobayashi.
- When was Zatoichi's Vengeance released?
- Zatoichi's Vengeance was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.