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Zatoichi the Fugitive

1963 · 86 min

A somber, sword-slinging samurai drama where quiet moments of regret build to explosive, emotionally charged duels.

Directed by
Tokuzō Tanaka
Genres
Adventure, Action, Drama
Starring
Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri
Overview
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.

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Directed by
Tokuzō Tanaka
Genres
Adventure, Action, Drama
Starring
Shintarō Katsu, Miwa Takada, Masayo Banri
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Tone
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • betrayal
  • grief
  • loyalty
  • violence
  • isolation
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language none
  • Violence strong
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action7
Horror1
Humour2
Realism6
Romance3
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight7

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