
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories
1981, Japanese. Directed by Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa.
In Edo, a group of masked samurai stormed a seafood wholesaler, killing the head clerk and robbing the money. They then crossed paths with Ichi, a blind masseur and master swordman. However, upon recognizing his blindness, they decided to leave without confrontation. The next day, a woman known to Ichi and her samurai customer was found murdered at a brothel, leading to the wrongful apprehension of Ichi as the culprit. However, a few days later, when another couple was found murdered in a similar manner, Ichi was released. With his friend, they began their search for the real culprits.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 31 July 1981
- Original title
- 佐武と市捕物控
- Country
- Japan
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories?
If you liked Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories, try Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally, Samurai Rebellion, Zatoichi.
Who directed Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories?
Sabu and Ichi's Detective Stories (1981) was directed by Kazuyoshi Yoshikawa and stars Tomokazu Miura, Tatsuo Umemiya, Yūko Natori.