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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

Adventure · Action · Drama · 1962

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.

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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

1962 Adventure · Action · Drama 1h 12m

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7.0 / 10

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Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.

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Who fights over The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?

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Directed by

Kazuo Mori

Written by

Minoru Inuzuka

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Yoshie Mizutani

Yoshie Mizutani

Osetsu

Masayo Banri

Masayo Banri

Otane

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Nagisa no Yoshiro

Yutaka Nakamura

Yutaka Nakamura

Kagami no Sanzo

Sonosuke Sawamura

Sonosuke Sawamura

Seki no Kanbei

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Shōsaku Sugiyama

Tamigoro

Court is in session

Put The Tale of Zatoichi Continues on trial.

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The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.