Zatoichi the Fugitive
Directed by Tokuzō Tanaka
Produced by Daiei Film
A tense, action-driven samurai revenge tale where a blind swordsman is hunted and must cut through an entire yakuza clan to avenge a fallen love.
After arriving in the town of Shimonita, Ichi finds that a price has been put on his head by a local yakuza boss. He's drawn into a trap, but after hearing of the slaying of a former love, Ichi furiously fights his way through the entire clan to face the killer, a hired ronin.
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Like Zatoichi the Fugitive
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Zatoichi the Fugitive
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Zatoichi the Fugitive, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Zatoichi the Fugitive, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Zatoichi the Fugitive, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
