The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Mori.
Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kazuo MoriDirector
- Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
- Yoshie MizutaniOsetsu
- Masayo BanriOtane
- Tomisaburō WakayamaNagisa no Yoshiro
- Yutaka NakamuraKagami no Sanzo
- Sonosuke SawamuraSeki no Kanbei
- Shōsaku SugiyamaTamigoro
- Yoshito YamajiYahei
- Eijirō YanagiSukegoro Hanoka
- Fujio HarumotoLord Kuroda of Echizen
- Kōichi MizuharaKanzo
- Saburo DateMirosuke
Details
- Released
- 12 October 1962
- Original title
- 続・座頭市物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Inuzuka
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues: quick answers
What should I watch before The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
Watch The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) first.
What comes after The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
Next in the series: New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), and Zatoichi on the Road (1963).
Is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 106 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does The Tale of Zatoichi Continues have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Tale of Zatoichi Continues. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues on?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
If you liked The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, try The Tale of Zatoichi, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Rurouni Kenshin: The Final.
Who directed The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962) was directed by Kazuo Mori and stars Shintarō Katsu, Yoshie Mizutani, Masayo Banri.