MOVIE · 1963
New Tale of Zatoichi
ActionAdventureDrama91 min
Blind masseur and swordsman Zatoichi returns to his home village hoping to leave violence behind, only to find old grudges waiting for him. Shintarô Katsu is the wandering fighter pulled back into conflict when an old friend has fallen on hard times, a corrupt clan is squeezing the villagers, and the brother of a past enemy comes looking for revenge. Mikiko Tsubouchi figures into a love triangle that further complicates Zatoichi’s homecoming, as every attempt to stay clear of trouble pulls him deeper into the tensions around him.
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