| 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.[1] 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.