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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962): Cast & Plot

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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is a 1962 adventure drama directed by Kazuo Mori, starring Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Tomisaburô Wakayama and Eijirō Yanagi. It runs 1 hour 12 minutes.

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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 12m (72 min)
Director
Kazuo Mori
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Action
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Daiei Film
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues About?

The premise of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Returning to the village where a year before he had killed Hirate, a much-admired opponent, Zatoichi encounters another swordsman and former rival in love.

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Themes & Keywords

· 32 tags
  • action hero
  • tough guy
  • hand to hand combat
  • duel
  • showdown
  • sword fight
  • katana sword
  • samurai sword
  • one man army
  • one against many
  • battle
  • violence
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  • final showdown
  • warrior
  • walking stick
  • massage
  • drifter
  • blindness
  • blind man
  • blind hero
  • secret
  • group
  • samurai action
  • zatoichi
  • cult film
  • second part
  • sequel
  • martial arts
  • sword cane
  • samurai
  • real life siblings as fictional siblings
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Cast & Characters

Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Zatoichi, with Tomisaburô Wakayama as Nagisa no Yoshiro and Eijirō Yanagi as Sukegoro Hanoka. Directed by Kazuo Mori; 41 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues

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From the director

More from Kazuo Mori

More films directed by Kazuo Mori: Zatoichi at Large, Mission: Iron Castle, The Curse of the Ghost and A Killer’s Key.

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Plot

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Plot Summary

What happens in The Tale of Zatoichi Continues from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

One year after the first film, Zatōichi travels to the town near the Joshoji Temple to pay respects at Hirate’s grave. As he dries his clothes, three brigands strike, and the lone swordsman swiftly dispatches them. Later that day, he is hired to give a massage to a powerful lord who, unbeknownst to everyone, is unstable. The lord’s retainers decide to kill him. Zatōichi defeats the first three attackers, then retreats to a nearby restaurant. When the initial assassination attempt fails, the lord’s men hire local yakuza to finish the job. Learning of this, Zatoichi muses that he would have kept quiet if they had simply asked him to do so.

Full summary

The whole story of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, scene by scene

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9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “The Return of Masseur Ichi” and “Zatoichi 2: The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, le secret”.

Also known as
  • The Return of Masseur Ichi
  • Zatoichi 2: The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, le secret
  • Zoku Zatôichi monogatari
  • Zatôichi 2 The Tale of Zatôichi Continues
  • Zoku Zatoichi monogatari
  • Повесть о Затоичи продолжается
  • Die Reise des Zatoichi
  • La Légende de Zatoïchi
  • Vol. 02 : Le Secret
  • 续座头市物语
  • La historia de Zatoichi continúa
  • 속・자토이치 이야기
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  • Zatocihi: Kör Samuray'ın Öyküsü devam ediyor
  • Zoku Zatóiči monogatari
  • O Conto de Zatoichi Continua

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The Tale of Zatoichi Continues FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues runs 1 hour 12 minutes (72 minutes).

When was The Tale of Zatoichi Continues released?

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues was released on October 12, 1962.

Who directed The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues was directed by Kazuo Mori.

More films by Kazuo Mori

Who is in the cast of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues?

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Tomisaburô Wakayama as Nagisa no Yoshiro and Eijirō Yanagi as Sukegoro Hanoka, among 41 credited actors.

Does The Tale of Zatoichi Continues have a post-credit scene?

No. The Tale of Zatoichi Continues has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Tale of Zatoichi Continues in?

The original language of The Tale of Zatoichi Continues is Japanese.

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