Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.
Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi
Shiho Fujimura
Oshizu
Yoshihiko Aoyama
Seikichi
Makoto Fujita
Umazo
Kiyoko Suizenji
Oharu
Eijirō Tōno
Senzo
Masumi Harukawa
Oryu
Masako Akeboshi
Omatsu the maid
Junichiro Yamashita
Shinnosuke
Ryūtarō Gomi
Ronin
Director
Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Screenplay
Ryōzō Kasahara
Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Production
Daiei Film
★ 6.7
Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
1965
★ 7.0
Zatoichi Challenged
1967
★ 7.0
New Tale of Zatoichi
1963
★ 7.1
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage
1966
★ 6.9
Zatoichi's Vengeance
1966
★ 6.9
Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
1964
★ 7.0
The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962
★ 6.8
Samaritan Zatoichi
1968
★ 6.9
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
1965
★ 6.8
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
1971
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