Zatoichi on the Road
1963, Japanese. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Zatoichi on the Road is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
- Kimiyoshi YasudaDirector
- Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
- Shiho FujimuraOmitsu
- Ryūzō ShimadaJingorô
- Reiko FujiwaraOhisa
- Matasaburô NiwaYamada
- Yoshio YoshidaBoss Tomegoro of Kagotame
- Sonosuke SawamuraBoss Tobei of Shimozuma
- Shōsaku SugiyamaBoss Hikozo of Doyama
- Yutaka NakamuraMatsu
- Gen KimuraYakuza enforcer
- Teruko ŌmiPalaquin receptionist
Details
- Released
- 30 November 1963
- Original title
- 座頭市喧嘩旅
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Inuzuka
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
1964 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
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Adventures of Zatoichi
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Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
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Zatoichi on the Road: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi on the Road?
Watch The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), and Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963) first.
What comes after Zatoichi on the Road?
Next in the series: Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), and Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964).
Is Zatoichi on the Road worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 64 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Zatoichi on the Road have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi on the Road. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi on the Road parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi on the Road yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi on the Road on?
Zatoichi on the Road is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi on the Road?
If you liked Zatoichi on the Road, try Rurouni Kenshin: The Final, ICHI, New Tale of Zatoichi.
Who directed Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road (1963) was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and stars Shintarō Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Ryūzō Shimada.