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The Tale of Zatoichi (1962): movie guide
The Tale of Zatoichi (1962) is a Adventure, Action, Drama running about 96 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.3/10 from 166 votes. Notable cast includes Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1962-04-18
- Runtime: 96 min
- TMDB: 7.3/10
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1962-04-18
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What is The Tale of Zatoichi about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Tale of Zatoichi features Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi, Michirō Minami. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1962-04-18. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 7.3/10 (166 votes). Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Tale of Zatoichi?
- The Tale of Zatoichi is listed as Adventure, Action, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is The Tale of Zatoichi?
- The Tale of Zatoichi runs about 96 minutes.
- Who stars in The Tale of Zatoichi?
- Cast highlights include Shintarō Katsu, Masayo Banri, Ryūzō Shimada, Hajime Mitamura, Shigeru Amachi, Michirō Minami.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Tale of Zatoichi?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Tale of Zatoichi?
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