Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 11 July 1964
- Original title
- 座頭市あばれ凧
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Inuzuka, Shozaburo Asai
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Watch before Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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The Tale of Zatoichi
1962 · 7.3/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
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New Tale of Zatoichi
1963 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi the Fugitive
1963 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi on the Road
1963 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
1964 · 6.9/10
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964 · 6.8/10
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Adventures of Zatoichi
1964 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
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New Tale of Zatoichi
1963 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Adventures of Zatoichi
1964 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Watch New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), Zatoichi on the Road (1963), and Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Next in the series: Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), and Zatoichi's Revenge (1965).
Is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 58 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Zatoichi's Flashing Sword have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi's Flashing Sword. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi's Flashing Sword yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi's Flashing Sword on?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
If you liked Zatoichi's Flashing Sword, try Zatoichi's Pilgrimage, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman.
Who directed Zatoichi's Flashing Sword?
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari.