Samaritan Zatoichi

1968 · 1h24 · Film

Directed by Kenji Misumi

Starring Shintarō Katsu, Kō Nishimura, Ryūtarō Gomi

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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.

Original title

座頭市喧嘩太鼓

Original language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Updated October 6, 2026

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