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Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971): movie guide
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971) is a Adventure, Action, Drama running about 94 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.8/10 from 48 votes. Notable cast includes Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama, Michie Terada. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1971-01-13
- Runtime: 94 min
- TMDB: 6.8/10
- Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1971-01-13

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What is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman about?
Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.
Cast highlights
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman features Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama, Michie Terada, Kōji Nanbara, Tōru Abe. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1971-01-13. Runtime: 94 minutes. TMDB score: 6.8/10 (48 votes). Genres: Adventure, Action, Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
- Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is listed as Adventure, Action, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
- Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman runs about 94 minutes.
- Who stars in Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
- Cast highlights include Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama, Michie Terada, Kōji Nanbara, Tōru Abe.
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