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1965•87 min•Adventure, Action, Drama

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert

Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert a Hit or Flop?

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Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert Synopsis

Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luck with dice is turning.

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Top Cast

Shintarō Katsu
Shintarō KatsuZatoichi
Mikio Narita
Mikio NaritaTadasu Jumonji
Kaneko Iwasaki
Kaneko IwasakiOtane
Gaku Yamamoto
Gaku YamamotoTomonoshin Sagawa
Saburo Date
Saburo Date
Tatsuo Endō
Tatsuo EndōYakuza boss of Ejimaya
Takuya Fujioka
Takuya Fujioka
Ryo Horikawa
Ryo Horikawa
Rokkō Toura
Rokkō Toura
Kanae Kobayashi
Kanae KobayashiWidow Tarozaemon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert worth watching?

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert 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 Zatoichi and the Chess Expert hit or flop?

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert has received average ratings (6.6/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?

Zatoichi and the Chess Expert is a Adventure, Action, Drama movie that Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a ...

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