Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman
1969, Japanese. Directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda.
A young girl named Oichi is abandoned by her mother and blinded by a lightning strike. When her guardian is killed, she learns to wield a sword from a traveling ronin. As she develops into a master swordsman, her profession becomes that of a bounty hunter. Many test her sword and many die by her skills. She travels throughout the countryside to seek her mother and her revenge.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 March 1969
- Original title
- めくらのお市物語 真赤な流れ鳥
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hajime Takaiwa, Ichirō Miyagawa, Ikuro Suzuki
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Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman: quick answers
What comes after Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
Next in the series: Trapped, the Crimson Bat (1969), Watch Out, Crimson Bat! (1969), and Crimson Bat - Oichi: Wanted, Dead or Alive (1970).
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How long is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman on?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 March 1969. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
If you liked Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman, try New Tale of Zatoichi, The Hidden Fortress, The Tale of Zatoichi.
Who directed Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman?
Crimson Bat, the Blind Swordswoman (1969) was directed by Sadatsugu Matsuda and stars Yōko Matsuyama, Chizuko Arai, Jun Tatara.