Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964)

Zatoichi's Flashing Sword (1964) is a Action, Drama, Adventure film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro, rated 6.9/10 by 56 viewers.

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.

Where to stream (US): Criterion Channel.

Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro. Starring Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuo Endō, Bokuzen Hidari, Ryōsuke Kagawa, Naoko Kubo.