Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965, Japanese. Directed by Kazuo Mori.
Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 September 1965
- Original title
- 座頭市逆手斬り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shozaburo Asai
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Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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Adventures of Zatoichi
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Zatoichi's Revenge
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Watch Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), and Zatoichi's Revenge (1965) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Next in the series: Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), and Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966).
Is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 49 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man runs 77 minutes (1h 17m).
Does Zatoichi and the Doomed Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi and the Doomed Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi and the Doomed Man yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man on?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
If you liked Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, try One Piece: Dead End Adventure, Lupin the 3rd: Goemon's Blood Spray, K-20: The Fiend with Twenty Faces.
Who directed Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) was directed by Kazuo Mori and stars Shintarō Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Eiko Taki.