Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967, Japanese. Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.
When a local gambling house kidnaps some peasants because they failed to pay their debts, a rival gambling house pays their debts and sets them free.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Zatoichi the Outlaw
Zatoichi the Outlaw is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 12 August 1967
- Original title
- 座頭市牢破り
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kiyokata Saruwaka, Koji Matsumoto, Takehiro Nakajima
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
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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
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's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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After Zatoichi the Outlaw
What comes next in the series.
Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
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Samaritan Zatoichi
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Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo
1970 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
1970 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971 · 6.8/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962 · 7.1/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeRecommended by TMDB viewers
Fight, Zatoichi, Fight
1964 · 6.8/10
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Samaritan Zatoichi
1968 · 6.8/10
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New Tale of Zatoichi
1963 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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Zatoichi the Outlaw: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi the Outlaw?
Watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), and Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi the Outlaw?
Next in the series: Zatoichi Challenged (1967), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), and Samaritan Zatoichi (1968).
Is Zatoichi the Outlaw worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi the Outlaw?
Zatoichi the Outlaw runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does Zatoichi the Outlaw have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi the Outlaw. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi the Outlaw parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi the Outlaw yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi the Outlaw on?
Zatoichi the Outlaw is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi the Outlaw?
If you liked Zatoichi the Outlaw, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, The Tale of Zatoichi Continues.
Who directed Zatoichi the Outlaw?
Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967) was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto and stars Shintarō Katsu, Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura.