Zatoichi's Cane Sword
Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Zatoichi comes upon the town of Tonda, overrun by gangsters. Using one of his favorite techniques, Zatoichi proceeds to win 8 ryo in a rigged gambling game. Of course, the local gangsters attempt to kill him, and the adventure begins. It turns out a blacksmith named Senzo examines Zatoichi's cane sword, and discovers it to be forged by his old mentor. Senzo discovers the sword is at the end of its usefulness and will break when it is used next.
Duration
1h 33m
Released
January 3, 1967
Cast19
Part ofThe Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman Collection
Includes Zatoichi's Vengeance (1966), The Tale of Zatoichi (1962), Zatoichi the Fugitive (1963), The Tale of Zatoichi Continues (1962), Zatoichi on the Road (1963), Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold (1964), Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964), Fight, Zatoichi, Fight (1964), Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965), Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966), Zatoichi Challenged (1967), New Tale of Zatoichi (1963), Adventures of Zatoichi (1964), Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965), Zatoichi the Outlaw (1967), Zatoichi's Cane Sword (1967), Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo (1970), Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970), Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman (1971), Zatoichi at Large (1972), Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), Zatoichi's Conspiracy (1973), Zatoichi and the Fugitives (1968), Zatoichi's Revenge (1965), Samaritan Zatoichi (1968), and Zatoichi: Darkness Is His Ally (1989).
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