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Zatoichi Vol 1 - The Tale of Zatoichi
(96 min)
1962 - Chambara - Japan
Ichi finds himself in the middle of a gang war and befriends a dying Samurai by the name of Master Hirate. ZATOICHI – THE TALE OF ZATOCIHI is the first film in the legendary ZATOICHI film series starring Shintaro Katsu as Zatoichi, the blind masseuse and master swordsman. This beginning film has Ichi visiting his friend, Boss Sukegoro, as he passes by the town of Iioka. He discovers that Boss Sukegoro is in the midst of a feud with the next town over, Sasagawa, lead by Boss Shigezo. After much convincing and begging, Ichi’s talents are reluctantly bought to side with Boss Sukegoro in the upcoming war.
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Director : Kenji Misumi
Cast : Shintaro Katsu, Masayo Mari, Ryuzo Shimada, Gen Mitamura, Shigero Amachi, Chitose
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