Zatoichi on the Road

You're Zatoichi, honor-bound to guard a child. But regional gangs ignite a war. Allies are scarce. The road ahead is paved with blades. Yasuda's widescreen compositions make the most of Ichi's kinetic grace. The film leaves one pondering duty versus destiny.

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Kimiyoshi Yasuda directed Zatoichi on the Road in 1963. See Kimiyoshi Yasuda's full filmography, where to start with Kimiyoshi Yasuda, or where to go after you've seen everything by Kimiyoshi Yasuda.

Zatoichi on the Road was released in 1963 (JA original-language production), with a runtime of 87 minutes.