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Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is a 1966 Japanese chambara film directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and produced by Daiei. It is the fourteenth entry in the original Zatoichi film series, with Shintaro Katsu returning as the blind masseur and highly skilled swordsman. The story sends Zatoichi on a pilgrimage motivated by remorse, but his attempt to avoid violence is challenged when he encounters criminals and becomes involved with people threatened by their actions.
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What number film is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage in the original series?
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage is the fourteenth film in the original Zatoichi series. It was released in 1966 as part of Daiei's long-running chambara franchise.
Who plays Zatoichi in Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
Shintaro Katsu returns as Zatoichi, the blind masseur who is also a highly skilled swordsman. Katsu played the character across the original film series.
Who directed Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
The film was directed by Kazuo Ikehiro and produced by Daiei. It belongs to the classic Japanese chambara tradition of swordplay period films.
What kind of film is Zatoichi's Pilgrimage?
It is a 1966 Japanese chambara film, combining period drama, sword fighting, and the recurring journey structure of the Zatoichi series. The story sends Zatoichi on another pilgrimage while he becomes involved in conflict along the way.
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