Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Tale of Zatoichi' right now, here are some specifics about the Daiei Film adventure flick. The Tale of Zatoichi starring Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 36 min. The movie received a user score of 73/100 on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 144 verified users.
Let’s set the scene for you... Here's the plot: "The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing."
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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Tale of Zatoichi' on each platform when they are available. 'The Tale of Zatoichi' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Criterion Channel, Fandango At Home, Apple TV, and Prime Video in the US.
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection
The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen’s great heroes: an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters.
