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1968•84 min•Adventure, Action, Drama

Samaritan Zatoichi

Is Samaritan Zatoichi a Hit or Flop?

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Is Samaritan Zatoichi worth watching? With a rating of 6.6/10, this Adventure, Action, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Samaritan Zatoichi Synopsis

Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.

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Top Cast

Shintarō Katsu
Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
Yoshiko Mita
Yoshiko MitaOsode
Makoto Satō
Makoto SatōYasaburo Kashiwazaki
Kō Nishimura
Kō NishimuraSosuke Saruya
Takuya Fujioka
Takuya FujiokaShinkichi
Chōchō Miyako
Chōchō MiyakoOhaya
Akira Shimizu
Akira ShimizuKumakichi
Ryoichi Tamagawa
Ryoichi TamagawaChohachi
Machiko Soga
Machiko SogaOsen
Ryūtarō Gomi
Ryūtarō GomiSashichi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Samaritan Zatoichi worth watching?

Samaritan Zatoichi has received mixed reviews with a 6.6/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Adventure, Action, Drama movies.

Is Samaritan Zatoichi hit or flop?

Samaritan Zatoichi has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Samaritan Zatoichi?

Samaritan Zatoichi is a Adventure, Action, Drama movie that Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituti...

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