Zatoichi's Conspiracy

1973 · 1h28 · Film

Directed by Kimiyoshi Yasuda

Starring Shintarō Katsu, Takashi Shimura, Yoshio Tsuchiya, Rie Yokoyama, Tatsuo Endō, Shiro Kishibe

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Zatoichi, the famed blind swordsman, returns to his home village for the first time in many years. He is befriended by Omiyo, who had the same wet-nurse as Zatoichi. He also encounters a boyhood friend, Shinbei, who is now wealthy and appears not to remember Zatoichi. Shinbei seems to be interested in repaying the villagers' debts, but is, in reality, manipulating the ownership of a now valuable rock quarry. Zatoichi learns of the subterfuge and confronts his old friend, who has a score of yakuza swordsmen backing his play.

Original title

新座頭市物語・笠間の血祭り

Original language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Cast

Rie Yokoyama, Tatsuo Endō, Shiro Kishibe, Naoyuki Asahina, Tamotsu Fujiharu

Updated October 6, 2026

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