The Tale of Zatoichi
1962, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Tale of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 April 1962
- Original title
- 座頭市物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Inuzuka
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What The Tale of Zatoichi is based on
The Tale of Zatoichi is adapted from a novel.
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What comes next in the series.
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
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1963 · 7.0/10
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1963 · 6.9/10
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1964 · 6.9/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi: quick answers
What comes after The Tale of Zatoichi?
Next in the series: The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), and Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963).
Is The Tale of Zatoichi worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Tale of Zatoichi have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tale of Zatoichi. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tale of Zatoichi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Tale of Zatoichi yet.
Which OTT platform is The Tale of Zatoichi on?
The Tale of Zatoichi is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of Zatoichi?
If you liked The Tale of Zatoichi, try The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed The Tale of Zatoichi?
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada.
What is The Tale of Zatoichi based on?
The Tale of Zatoichi is adapted from a novel.