Skip to content
What's After the Movie?
Action drama

Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967): Cast

Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967) movie poster

Zatoichi the Outlaw is a 1967 action drama directed by Satsuo Yamamoto, starring Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kenjirô Ishiyama and Kō Nishimura. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes.

Loading streaming availability…
Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 36m (96 min)
Director
Satsuo Yamamoto
Genres
Drama , Action , Adventure
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Zatoichi the Outlaw About?

The premise of Zatoichi the Outlaw without spoilers.

When a local gambling house kidnaps some peasants because they failed to pay their debts, a rival gambling house pays their debts and sets them free.

Zatoichi the Outlaw Themes & Keywords

· 22 tags
  • blindness
  • zatoichi
  • peasant
  • yakuza
  • gambling
  • blind man
  • masseuse
  • nonviolence
  • hand chopped off
  • head chopped off
  • suicide
  • village
+10 more
  • rice field
  • dice game
  • dice
  • cult film
  • sixteenth part
  • sequel
  • martial arts
  • samurai
  • jail
  • character name in title
Loading streaming availability…
Cast & crew

Zatoichi the Outlaw Cast & Characters

Shintarō Katsu leads the cast as Zatoichi, with Kenjirô Ishiyama as Tatsugoro and Kō Nishimura as Uneshiro Suga. Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto; 40 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Satsuo Yamamoto

More films directed by Satsuo Yamamoto: Nomugi Pass, August without Emperor, Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow and Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny.

Full filmography

Seen Zatoichi the Outlaw?

FAQ

Zatoichi the Outlaw FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Zatoichi the Outlaw?

Zatoichi the Outlaw runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).

When was Zatoichi the Outlaw released?

Zatoichi the Outlaw was released on August 12, 1967.

Who directed Zatoichi the Outlaw?

Zatoichi the Outlaw was directed by Satsuo Yamamoto.

More films by Satsuo Yamamoto

Who is in the cast of Zatoichi the Outlaw?

Zatoichi the Outlaw stars Shintarō Katsu as Zatoichi, Kenjirô Ishiyama as Tatsugoro and Kō Nishimura as Uneshiro Suga, among 40 credited actors.

Does Zatoichi the Outlaw have a post-credit scene?

No. Zatoichi the Outlaw has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Zatoichi the Outlaw in?

The original language of Zatoichi the Outlaw is Japanese.

Coming soon to your phone

The Plot Explained Movie Summary App

From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.

Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app