1971 | Japan | Fiction

Shin Zatôichi: Yabure! Tôjin-ken (Zatoichi Meets the One-Armed Swordsman)

  • Japanese English 94 mins
  • Director | Kimiyoshi Yasuda
  • Writer | Takayuki Yamada, Kimiyoshi Yasuda
  • Producer | Shintaro Katsu

STATUS: Released

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It’s East meets East when one of Japan’s action idols crosses paths with an iconic kung-fu hero from Hong Kong. While traveling the countryside, Zatoichi comes across Wang Kang (Jimmy Wang Yu), a Chinese swordsman protecting a brutally orphaned young child. Despite the language barrier, the men forge a friendship, until nefarious enemies plant seeds of distrust to pit the two master martial artists against each other.

Samurai Adventure MartialArts Crossover Honor
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The Criterion Collection
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