Zatoichi's Flashing Sword

Original Title: 座頭市あばれ凧

Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.

Director

Kazuo Ikehiro

Status

Released

Release Date

Jul 11, 1964