Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman
新座頭市 破れ！唐人剣
Zatoichi is a blind massage therapist and swordsman who finds out that something troubling is taking place on the outskirts of town. After discovering who the guilty parties are -- an accomplished Chinese martial artist named Wang Kang and his youthful attendant -- Zatoichi finds them and discovers that the pair's mixed up with a dangerous bunch of terrorist samurai who murdered the boy's parents. Now, Zatoichi must step in to save the day.
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Where can I watch Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman in the United States?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is available to stream on Criterion Channel in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
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What are the ratings for Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman scores 6.8 on The Movie Database, 7.1 on IMDb, and 79% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman stars Shintarō Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu, Yuko Hama, Michie Terada, and Kōji Nanbara. Kimiyoshi Yasuda is the director and Hsu Tseng-Hung is the director.
How long is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman runs 1h 34m (94 minutes).
When did Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman come out?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman was released on January 13, 1971.
Which studio made Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman was produced by Katsu Production, Orange Sky Golden Harvest, and Dainichi-Eihai in Hong Kong and Japan.
What languages is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman in?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is in Mandarin and Japanese, and its original language is Japanese.
What language is Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman in?
Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman is in Japanese, and its original title is 新座頭市 破れ！唐人剣.
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