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Zatoichi the Fugitive

Zatoichi the Fugitive

Adventure · Action · Drama · 1963

After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.

Movie details

Zatoichi the Fugitive

1963 Adventure · Action · Drama 1h 26m

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TMDB

6.9 / 10

Community rating

After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Zatoichi the Fugitive?

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Tokuzō Tanaka

Written by

Seiji Hoshikawa

Shintarō Katsu

Shintarō Katsu

Zatoichi

Miwa Takada

Miwa Takada

Onobu

Masayo Banri

Masayo Banri

Otane

Katsuhiko Kobayashi

Katsuhiko Kobayashi

Cast

Jun'ichirō Narita

Jun'ichirō Narita

Sakichi

Tōru Abe

Tōru Abe

Boss Yagiri Tokyuro

S

San'emon Arashi

Cast

Court is in session

Put Zatoichi the Fugitive on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

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.