The Tale of Zatoichi
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman.
Where to Watch
Available to rent or buy
United States
Currently you are able to watch The Tale of Zatoichi streaming on The Criterion Channel. It is also possible to buy The Tale of Zatoichi on Prime Video, and Apple TV or rent it on Prime Video, and Apple TV.
'The Tale of Zatoichi' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, The Tale of Zatoichi is available in the US, and Canada
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:29 AM, 04/23/2025 PST
More Information on The Tale of Zatoichi
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman. The Tale of Zatoichi featuring Shintarô Katsu and Masayo Banri is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel, available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, and available for rent or purchase on Prime Video. It's an action & adventure and drama movie.
Director
Kenji Misumi
Zatôichi
Shintarô Katsu
Otane
Masayo Banri
Shigezô
Ryûzô Shimada
Hanji
Hajime Mitamura
Miki Hirate
Shigeru Amachi
Tatekichi
Michirô Minami
Sukegorô
Eijirō Yanagi
Masakichi
Toshio Chiba
Seisuke
Manabu Morita
Yahei
Yoshito Yamaji
Yogoro
Yoichi Funaki
Rihei
Eigorô Onoe
Oyutaka
Ikuko Môri
Yoshi
Chitose Maki
Mokichi
Kin'ya Ichikawa
Iioka yakuza member
Jun Fujikawa
Kanaji
Yukio Horikita
Iioka yakuza member
Yûji Hamada
Sasagawa gambler spy
Gen Kimura
Daihachi
Ryuji Fukui
Executive Producer
Ikuo Kubodera
Writer
Minoru Inuzuka
Composer
Akira Ifukube
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