Zatoichi The Outlaw

Arriving in the village of Kiyotaki, Zatoichi the blind swordsman finds himself embroiled in a struggle between two Oyabun, or gangland bosses. While the peasants starve, one of the Oyabun, Tamizo, forces them to continue to gamble their way into destitution. His opponent, Asagoro, assumes the position of champion of the peasants, and takes it upon himself to pay off their debts. Filled with admiration for Asagoro and compassion for the impoverished farmers, Zatoichi lends his skills to advance their cause.


Hovering in the background is the samurai without a sword, Ohara Shusei, the proclaimed boss of the peasants, who preaches virtue but who some say lives off the sweat of his followers. Before the true motives of these bosses are revealed, many lives have been lost and ruined, and the good earth has consumed blood yet again.

Theatrical International release dates:
Japan: Aug 12, 67

Movie Details

Cast: Koichi Sato, Shintaro Katsu, Watako Hamaki, Koji Nambara, Yuuji Hamada, Ichirô Yamamoto, Toru Abe, Yuutaroo Ban, Seishirô Hara, Shirô Itô, Masato Kagawa, Kanae Kobayashi, Gen Kuroki, Noritake Matsuda, Shoji Mori, Osamu Okawa, Jun Osuji, Mitsuo Totsuka
Running time: 96 min
DVD Aspect Ratios: 2.35:1

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DVD Features:

Filmographies

Stills Gallery

Six Previews

Interactive Menu

Scene Access

Production Notes

International rating:

Australia: MA

DVD International release dates:
North America: Mar 9, 04
Europe: Q3 2000