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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

1971, Japanese. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda & Hsu Tseng-Hung.

Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.

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Runtime
1h 34m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
Japanese
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.

6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

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Where to watch Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.

Availability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.

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Released
13 January 1971
Original title
新座頭市　破れ！唐人剣
Country
Hong Kong, Japan
Written by
Yamada Takayuki, Kimiyoshi Yasuda
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What should I watch before Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?

Watch Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), and Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?

Next in the series: Zatoichi at Large (1972), Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), and Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973).

Is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman worth watching?

Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).

Does Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman have a post-credits scene?

None is listed for Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

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Which OTT platform is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman on?

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

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If you liked Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, try The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, The Tale of Zatoichi, ICHI.

Who directed Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?

Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and Hsu Tseng-Hung and stars Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama.

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