Zatoichi Challenged
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| Kanji | 座頭市血煙り街道 | ||||
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| Directed by | Kenji Misumi | ||||
| Written by | Ryozo Kasahara | ||||
| Based on | Zatoichi by Kan Shimozawa | ||||
| Produced by | Ikuo Kubodera | ||||
| Starring | Shintaro Katsu Jushiro Konoe Miwa Takada Yukiji Asaoka | ||||
| Cinematography | Chikashi Makiura | ||||
| Edited by | Toshio Taniguchi | ||||
| Music by | Akira Ifukube | ||||
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Running time | 87 minutes | ||||
| Country | Japan | ||||
| Language | Japanese | ||||
Zatoichi Challenged (座頭市血煙り街道, Zatōichi chikemurikaidō) is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kenji Misumi and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. The film was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).
Zatoichi Challenged is the seventeenth entry in the 26-part film series dedicated to the character of Zatoichi. The series, known for its blend of action, drama, and social commentary, has become iconic in Japanese cinema and has garnered a significant following worldwide.