Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964)

Other name: 座頭市あばれ凧, ざとういちあばれだこ, Zatouichi Abare Dako, Zatoichi Abare Dako, The Sword of Zatoichi

Description:

In the thrilling martial arts drama Zatoichi's Flashing Sword, the famous blind masseur Zatoichi arrives at a village intending to repay a debt. His plans take a dangerous turn when he is shot and wounded by a ruthless gang member. Thankfully, a kind young woman steps in to nurse Ichi back to health. Bound by honor and feeling deeply indebted to his savior, Zatoichi vows to protect her family. He soon learns that the young woman's father operates a rivercrossing service that is under constant attack by the exact same gang responsible for his injuries. Determined to deliver justice, the blind warrior commits himself to using his amazing sword skills to defeat the bandits. Fans of classic samurai cinema will love watching Ichi unleash his iconic, lightning-fast swordplay to defend the innocent rivercrossing service and put an end to the gang's reign of terror once and for all.

Director: Kazuo Ikehiro [池広一夫]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1964

Genre:Action; Drama; Historical; Novel; Swordsman