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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is a film of genre Drama directed by Kazuo Mori released in USA on 18 september 1965 with Shintarō Katsu
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965)
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 18 september 1965
Length 1h18
Directed by Kazuo Mori
Themes Seafaring films, Sports films, Transport films, Martial arts films, Samurai films, Yakuza films, Films about disabilities, Gangster films
Rating68%
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (座頭市逆手斬り, Zatōichi sakate-giri) is a 1965 Japanese chambara film directed by Kazuo Mori and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. It was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is the eleventh episode in the 26-part film series devoted to the character of Zatoichi.
Synopsis
Zatoichi (Katsu) is given 50 lashes for illegal gambling in Shimokura. While in jail, his cellmate Shimazo (Mizuhara) claims to have been jailed on false charges of housebreaking, arson, and murder, pleading with Ichi to contact one of his influential associates who can vouch for his innocence and to inform his wife and daughter of his situation.Actors
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Sachiko Murase
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