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Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964)

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight poster
Original title
座頭市血笑旅
Directed by
Kenji Misumi
Genre
adventure film
Country
Japan
Runtime
1h 27m
Rating
6.8 of 10 from 60 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A blind masseur and skilled swordsman named Zatoichi travels through 19th century Japan. He carries a baby to deliver to the father, protecting the child from enemies who want to harm them.

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What happens

Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (座頭市血笑旅, Zatōichi kesshō-tabi) is a 1964 Japanese chambara film directed by Kenji Misumi and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures). Fight, Zatoichi, Fight is the eighth episode in the 26-part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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