Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)

Samaritan Zatoichi (1968)

1968-12-28 Japan 84 Min. PG-13
6.6 34 votes

Overview

Zatoichi is forced to kill a young man who owes a debt to a yakuza boss. Moments later, his sister Osode arrives with the money she earned (prostituting herself) to pay his debts. The bosses true motives are revealed and he attempts to steal Osode even though the debt is paid. Zatoichi realizes his grievous error and protects the girl from the gang. Osode and Zatoichi are caught in a dilemma as she must rely on her brother's killer for protection and Zatoichi wrestles with the injustice he has caused.

Cast

勝新太郎 is Zatoichi
Zatoichi
佐藤允 is Yasaburo Kashiwazaki
Yasaburo Kashiwazaki
西村晃 is Sosuke Saruya
Sosuke Saruya
藤岡琢也 is Shinkichi
Shinkichi
清水彰 is Kumakichi
Kumakichi
玉川良一 is Chohachi
Chohachi
五味龍太郎 is Sashichi
大川修 is Tokuji
Tokuji