Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1965, Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is an action, drama and adventure film directed by Kazuo Mori, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
Who’s in it. Zatoichi and the Doomed Man stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kanbi Fujiyama as Monk Hyakutaro, Kenjirō Ishiyama as Boss Jubei Araiso and Masako Akeboshi as Ochiyo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Zatoichi and the Doomed Man 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 and the Doomed Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man 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 Doomed Man (1965)?
- In US, Zatoichi and the Doomed Man 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 Doomed Man worth watching?
- Zatoichi and the Doomed Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
- Zatoichi and the Doomed Man stars Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Kenjirō Ishiyama, Masako Akeboshi and Eiko Taki.
- When was Zatoichi and the Doomed Man released?
- Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.