Zatoichi's Revenge
1965, Japanese. Directed by Akira Inoue.
Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind Zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, Hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. He learns of Hikonoichi's recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, Osayo, in a brothel. Through friendship with Denroku, a local dice thrower and devoted father, Ichi uncovers an unholy alliance between the governor and the area strongman: among their scams is falsifying tax records to put farmers in debt, then forcing their daughters into prostitution at the boss's brothel. With help from Denroku's daughter, Otsuru, Ichi comforts Osayo until he can provoke showdowns with the villains and their henchmen.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Zatoichi's Revenge is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Part of a series
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
- Akira InoueDirector
- Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
- Norihei MikiDenroku the Weasel
- Mikiko TsubouchiOsayo
- Takeshi KatōKoheita Kadokura
- Fujio HarumotoIntendant Isoda
- San'emon ArashiHikonoichi
- Saburo DateCast
- Jun KatsumuraTatsugoro yakuza
- Gen KimuraInspector Jingo Odate
- Sachiko KobayashiTsuru
- Sonosuke SawamuraBoss Tatsugoro
- Yūsaku TerashimaYasaku
Details
- Released
- 3 April 1965
- Original title
- 座頭市二段斬り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Minoru Inuzuka
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The Tale of Zatoichi
1962 · 7.3/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
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New Tale of Zatoichi
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Zatoichi the Fugitive
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Zatoichi on the Road
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
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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 and the Doomed Man
1965 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
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Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally
1989 · 6.4/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi's Revenge?
Watch Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), and Adventures of Zatoichi (1964) first, plus 5 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi's Revenge?
Next in the series: Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), and Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966).
Is Zatoichi's Revenge worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does Zatoichi's Revenge have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi's Revenge. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi's Revenge parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Zatoichi's Revenge on?
Zatoichi's Revenge is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi's Revenge?
If you liked Zatoichi's Revenge, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi Challenged, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert.
Who directed Zatoichi's Revenge?
Zatoichi's Revenge (1965) was directed by Akira Inoue and stars Shintarō Katsu, Norihei Miki, Mikiko Tsubouchi.