Zatoichi and the Fugitives
1968, Japanese. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
Zatoichi runs afoul of some evil fugitives, working for a corrupt law official.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman: watch order
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 August 1968
- Original title
- 座頭市果し状
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kinya Naoi
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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
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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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Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
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What comes next in the series.
Samaritan Zatoichi
1968 · 6.8/10
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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 at Large
1972 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi in Desperation
1972 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966 · 7.1/10
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Zatoichi's Revenge
1965 · 6.6/10
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Zatoichi Challenged
1967 · 7.0/10
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Zatoichi the Outlaw
1967 · 6.7/10
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Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966 · 6.9/10
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Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967 · 7.3/10
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Zatoichi and the Fugitives: quick answers
What should I watch before Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
Watch Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), and Zatoichi Challenged (1967) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
Next in the series: Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), and Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970).
Is Zatoichi and the Fugitives worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 40 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does Zatoichi and the Fugitives have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Zatoichi and the Fugitives. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Zatoichi and the Fugitives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Zatoichi and the Fugitives yet.
Which OTT platform is Zatoichi and the Fugitives on?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
If you liked Zatoichi and the Fugitives, try Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman, Zatoichi and the Chess Expert, Zatoichi's Pilgrimage.
Who directed Zatoichi and the Fugitives?
Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968) was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda and stars Shintarō Katsu, Kyōsuke Machida, Takashi Shimura.