Zatoichi on the Road (1963): Cast & Plot
Zatoichi on the Road is a 1963 action drama directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda, starring Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shōsaku Sugiyama and Yoshio Yoshida. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 27m (87 min)
- Director
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Daiei Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Zatoichi on the Road About?
The premise of Zatoichi on the Road without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Zatoichi is sworn to protect the life of a young girl and without any real allies finds himself in the middle of a bloody turf war.
Zatoichi on the Road Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- opening action scene
- action hero
- hand to hand combat
- showdown
- martial arts
- disarming someone
- dual wield
- tough guy
- spear
- assassin
- battle
- final battle
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- final showdown
- warrior
- one man army
- one against many
- spear throwing
- gangster
- drifter
- violence
- young
- samurai action
- zatoichi
- girl
- crime boss
- gang war
- inn
- damsel in distress
- massage
- masseur
- blind man
- murder
- killed with a sword
- swordsman
- stabbed in the face
- attempted rape
- cult film
- fifth part
- sequel
- sword
- katana
- sword fight
- character name in title
Zatoichi on the Road Cast & Characters
Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Zatoichi, with Shōsaku Sugiyama as Boss Hikozo of Doyama and Yoshio Yoshida as Boss Tomegoro of Kagotame. Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi
- Shōsaku Sugiyama as Boss Hikozo of Doyama
- Yoshio Yoshida as Boss Tomegoro of Kagotame
- Sonosuke Sawamura as Boss Tobei of Shimozuma
Also Starring in Zatoichi on the Road
· 7 more- Ryūzō Shimada Jingorô
- Yutaka Nakamura Matsu
- Gen Kimura Yakuza enforcer
- Shiho Fujimura Omitsu
- Teruko Ōmi Palaquin receptionist
- Reiko Fujiwara Ohisa
- Matasaburô Niwa Yamada
Zatoichi on the Road Plot Summary
What happens in Zatoichi on the Road from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ichi Shintarō Katsu is being taken to Doyama, with all expenses paid by an employee of the crime boss Boss Hikozo, who promises only a meeting and no obligation to act. On the road, his guide is killed by rivals who overheard their plans at a tea house, and Ichi ends up taking matters into his own hands, dispatching the attackers and even the husband of a wary bystander named Hisa, who witnesses the brief confrontation. After this, the two part on uneasy terms, the encounter leaving Ichi with a cool sense of detachment.
Full summary
The whole story of Zatoichi on the Road, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Zatoichi on the Road?
10 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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Who is the blind swordsman protagonist of the film?
Zatoichi on the Road Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Zatoichi 5: On the Road, voyage sans repos” and “Zatôichi 5 Zatôichi on the Road”.
- Also known as
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- Zatoichi 5: On the Road, voyage sans repos
- Zatôichi 5 Zatôichi on the Road
- Zatôichi kenka-tabi
- Zatōichi kenka-tabi
- Затоичи в пути
- La Légende de Zatoïchi
- Vol. 05 : Voyage sans repos
- Zatoichi en el camino
- 座头市喧哗旅
- 자토이치: 훤화려
- Zatoichi Yolda
- O Samurai
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Zatoichi on the Road FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Zatoichi on the Road, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
When was Zatoichi on the Road released?
Zatoichi on the Road was released on November 30, 1963.
Who directed Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road was directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.
More films by Kimiyoshi Yasuda Who is in the cast of Zatoichi on the Road?
Zatoichi on the Road stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Shōsaku Sugiyama as Boss Hikozo of Doyama and Yoshio Yoshida as Boss Tomegoro of Kagotame, among 11 credited actors.
Does Zatoichi on the Road have a post-credit scene?
No. Zatoichi on the Road has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Zatoichi on the Road in?
The original language of Zatoichi on the Road is Japanese.
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