Zatoichi and the Doomed Man

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Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Adventure, Action, Drama

Director

Kazuo Mori

Original Language

JA

What is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man about?

Blind swordsman Zatoichi, jailed briefly, is implored by another prisoner to aid him in proving his innocence of a crime for which he is sentenced to death. Zatoichi is reluctant to get involved, because he knows how often such involvement has led to trouble in the past. But events conspire to thrust him repeatedly into involvement, and gradually he comes to believe in the man's innocence and determines to free him.

Who directed Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was directed by Kazuo Mori.

When was Zatoichi and the Doomed Man released?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was released on September 18, 1965.

How long is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man has a runtime of 1h 17m.

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