New Tale of Zatoichi (1963)

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In New Tale of Zatoichi, the blind masseur and master swordsman Zatoichi is tired of killing. Seeking peace, he journeys back to his old village, but he is pursued by the brother of Boss Kanbei, a man he killed. Back home, Ichi connects with Banno, his teacher who seeks prestige and has arranged for his younger sister Yayoi to marry into a wealthy samurai family. Ichi and Yayoi realize they are in love, but Ichis request for her hand meets with Bannos derision. Ichi is also drawn into Bannos plot to kidnap the son of a wealthy man, ostensibly to aid the Mito Goblins, a gang of thieves on the run, but Banno wants to keep the ransom. Ichi wants harmony and love, but can he escape a destiny of violence?

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1963

Genre:Action; Drama