Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1973, Zatoichi's Conspiracy is an action and drama film directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood friend, Shinbei, who now is wealthy and appears not to remember Zatoichi. Shinbei seems to be interested in repaying the villagers' debts, but is in reality manipulating the ownership of a now-valuable rock quarry. Zatoichi learns of the subterfuge and confronts his old friend, who has a score of yakuza swordsmen backing his play.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi's Conspiracy stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Yukiyo Toake as Omiyo, Eiji Okada as Shinbei and Kei Satō as Magistrate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Zatoichi's Conspiracy 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 Conspiracy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi's Conspiracy 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 Conspiracy (1973)?
- In US, Zatoichi's Conspiracy 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 Conspiracy worth watching?
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Conspiracy?
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy stars Shintarō Katsu, Yukiyo Toake, Eiji Okada, Kei Satō and Shiro Kishibe.
- When was Zatoichi's Conspiracy released?
- Zatoichi's Conspiracy was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.