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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965): Cast

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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is a 1965 adventure drama directed by Kazuo Mori, starring Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kenjirô Ishiyama and Kōichi Mizuhara. It runs 1 hour 17 minutes.

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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 17m (77 min)
Director
Kazuo Mori
Genres
Drama , Adventure , Action
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man About?

The premise of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man without spoilers.

Blind swordsman Zatoichi is briefly imprisoned, where a fellow inmate begs him to help prove his innocence in a capital crime. Though wary of getting involved—having learned that such entanglements often bring danger—circumstances keep pulling him in. Over time he comes to trust the man's claim of innocence and resolves to free him.

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • frame up
  • zatoichi
  • blindness
  • cult film
  • village
  • fight
  • fishing net
  • corruption
  • blind man
  • masseuse
  • innocent man
  • eleventh part
+7 more
  • sequel
  • sword
  • samurai
  • katana
  • sword fight
  • katana sword
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Cast & Characters

Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Zatoichi, with Kenjirô Ishiyama as Boss Jubei Araiso and Kōichi Mizuhara as Shimazo Kitase. Directed by Kazuo Mori; 15 actors are credited in all.

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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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Zatoichi 11 Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, le maudit” and “Zatoichi sakate giri”.

Also known as
  • Zatoichi 11 Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, le maudit
  • Zatoichi sakate giri
  • Zatôichi 11 Zatôichi and the Doomed Man
  • Zatōichi sakate-giri
  • Затоичи и обречённый
  • La Légende de Zatoïchi
  • Vol. 11 : Le Maudit
  • 자토이치: 거꾸로 베기
  • Zatoichi ve Mahkum
  • 座头市逆手斩
  • 座頭市逆手斬
  • Zatoichi e o Homem Condenado

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Zatoichi and the Doomed Man FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man runs 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

When was Zatoichi and the Doomed Man released?

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

Who directed Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man was directed by Kazuo Mori.

More films by Kazuo Mori

Who is in the cast of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man?

Zatoichi and the Doomed Man stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kenjirô Ishiyama as Boss Jubei Araiso and Kōichi Mizuhara as Shimazo Kitase, among 15 credited actors.

Does Zatoichi and the Doomed Man have a post-credit scene?

No. Zatoichi and the Doomed Man has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zatoichi and the Doomed Man in?

The original language of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man is Japanese.

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