Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964): Cast & Plot
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold is a 1964 adventure drama directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, starring Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shōgo Shimada and Tomisaburô Wakayama. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Kazuo Ikehiro
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Daiei Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold About?
The premise of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zatoichi rides to the remote village of Itakura to honor the grave of Kichizo, the man he killed two years earlier. Shortly after his arrival, a convoy carrying tax money for the governor is robbed, and suspicion falls on him. Determined to prove his innocence, he sets out to recover the stolen funds and restore his reputation.
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold Themes & Keywords
· 27 tags- village
- blindness
- taxes
- zatoichi
- thief
- samurai
- cult film
- battle
- corrupt official
- blind man
- katana
- tax
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- remorse
- corruption
- magistrate
- loot
- sixth part
- sequel
- yakuza
- horse
- swordsmen
- gambler
- whip
- gold
- drum
- lantern
- character name in title
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold Cast & Characters
Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Zatoichi, with Shōgo Shimada as Chuji Kunisada and Tomisaburô Wakayama as Jushiro (as Jo Kenzaburo). Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kazuo Ikehiro
- Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi
- Shōgo Shimada as Chuji Kunisada
- Tomisaburô Wakayama as Jushiro (as Jo Kenzaburo)
- Machiko Hasegawa as Ogin
Also Starring in Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
· 11 moreMore from Kazuo Ikehiro
More films directed by Kazuo Ikehiro: Slaughter in the Snow, The Fearless Avenger, The Trail of Blood and Sleepy Eyes of Death 14: Fylfot Swordplay.
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold Plot Summary
What happens in Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
[Ichi] travels to the village of Itakura to pay respects at the grave of a man he killed two years earlier. At the grave he reminisces on a fight between two yakuza gangs (Iioka and Sasagawa from an earlier film) — one man ran away and, though Ichi was not taking part in the fight, attacked Ichi. The dead man’s sister, Chiyo, overhears Ichi say this to himself.
Full summary
The whole story of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold, scene by scene
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Zatoichi 6: Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold” and “Mort ou vif”.
- Also known as
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- Zatoichi 6: Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold
- Mort ou vif
- Zatôichi 6 Zatôichi and the Chest of Gold
- Zatōichi senryō-kubi
- Zatoichi senryo-kubi
- Затоичи и сундук золота
- La Légende de Zatoïchi
- Vol. 06 : Mort ou vif
- Zatoichi y el cofre de oro
- 자토이치: 천양수
- Zatoichi ve Altın Sandığı
- 座头市千两首
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- Zatô Ichi Senryô Kubi
- Zatoichi e o Baú de Ouro
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Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold?
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold released?
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold was released on March 14, 1964.
Who directed Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold?
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro.
More films by Kazuo Ikehiro Who is in the cast of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold?
Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shōgo Shimada as Chuji Kunisada and Tomisaburô Wakayama as Jushiro (as Jo Kenzaburo), among 15 credited actors.
Does Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold have a post-credit scene?
No. Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold in?
The original language of Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold is Japanese.
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