Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1967, Zatoichi's Cane Sword is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi's Cane Sword stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shiho Fujimura as Oshizu, Yoshihiko Aoyama as Seikichi and Makoto Fujita as Umazo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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 Cane Sword page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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 Cane Sword (1967)?
- In US, Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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 Cane Sword worth watching?
- Zatoichi's Cane Sword 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's Cane Sword?
- Zatoichi's Cane Sword stars Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Yoshihiko Aoyama, Makoto Fujita and Kiyoko Suizenji.
- When was Zatoichi's Cane Sword released?
- Zatoichi's Cane Sword was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.