Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963)
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
Director: Tokuzō Tanaka
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: August 9, 1963
Cast
- Shintarō Katsu - Zatoichi
- Miwa Takada - Onobu
- Masayo Banri - Otane
- Katsuhiko Kobayashi
- Jun'ichirō Narita - Sakichi
- Tōru Abe - Boss Yagiri Tokyuro
- San'emon Arashi
- Yūji Hamada
- Sumao Ishihara
- Jun Katsumura - Wrestling yakuza
Screenplay
- Seiji Hoshikawa (Screenplay)
- Kan Shimozawa (Original Story)
Music: Akira Ifukube
Cinematography: Chikashi Makiura
Editing: Hiroshi Yamada
Production: Daiei Film
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja
Themes
Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown
Keywords
japan, samurai, sword, katana, sequel, ichi, zatoichi, jidaigeki
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Zatoichi the Fugitive about?
- After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
- Who directed Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive was directed by Tokuzō Tanaka.
- Who stars in Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive stars Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi, Jun'ichirō Narita, Tōru Abe.
- How long is Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive is a Adventure, Action, Drama film.
- Where was Zatoichi the Fugitive produced?
- Zatoichi the Fugitive was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Zatoichi the Fugitive?
- The themes of Zatoichi the Fugitive include: Samurai and Bushido: Feudal Japan, Samurai Duel: Sword, Honor, and Blood, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan, Ancient Eastern Dynasties, Martial Arts Showdown.