Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Misumi.
Blind swordsman/masseuse Zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. When gangsters mistake her for Zatoichi and kill her, Zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the baby's father. But they do not reckon on the father's reaction to their arrival, nor on their own growing feelings for the child.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
- Kenji MisumiDirector
- Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
- Nobuo KanekoUnosuke
- Gen KimuraHyaku
- Ikuko MōriBabysitting prostitute
- Shōsaku SugiyamaHangoro
- Hizuru TakachihoKo
- Yoshi KatōTemple priest
- Saburo DateCast
- Kōji FujiyamaCast
- Tatsuya IshiguroWaheiji, leader of the chasers
- Nobu KawaguchiCast
- Toranosuke Tennojisumo wrestler from Ekoin Temple
Details
- Released
- 17 November 1964
- Original title
- 座頭市血笑旅
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masaatsu Matusmura, Tetsurō Yoshida, Seiji Hoshikawa
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Watch before Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
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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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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964 · 6.9/10
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What comes next in the series.
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
1965 · 6.7/10
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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 Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
1989 · 6.4/10
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967 · 6.7/10
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Adventures of Zatoichi
1964 · 6.7/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi
1962 · 7.3/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight: quick answers
What should I watch before Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Watch Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), Zatoichi on the Road (1963), Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), and Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) first, plus 3 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Next in the series: Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), and Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965).
Is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 62 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
Does Fight, Zatoichi, Fight have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Fight, Zatoichi, Fight. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Fight, Zatoichi, Fight yet.
Which OTT platform is Fight, Zatoichi, Fight on?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
If you liked Fight, Zatoichi, Fight, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi's Revenge, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues.
Who directed Fight, Zatoichi, Fight?
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964) was directed by Kenji Misumi and stars Shintarō Katsu, Nobuo Kaneko, Gen Kimura.