Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival (1970) is an adventure film, directed by Kenji Misumi. It stars Shintarō Katsu and Tatsuya Nakadai. The 96-minute film holds an audience score of 6.8/10.
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What Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival Is About
Kenji Misumi's 1970 film is among the most visually daring entries in the Zatoichi series. The blind masseur is targeted by the head of a powerful yakuza organisation while also having to deal with a husband bent on revenge over his wife. The story tours the underside of Edo: a naked fight in a bathhouse, gambling dens, and Umeji, a character who blurs the boundaries of gender. The avenging husband played by Tatsuya Nakadai is among the strongest figures ever set against Ichi in the series. Misumi's use of colour and the fire sequence in the finale carry a visual intensity rare in chanbara. The sexual content and violence are markedly harder than in the earlier entries. Who it's for: viewers following the Zatoichi series and interested in 1970s Japanese genre cinema. Who it's not for: anyone avoiding sexual violence, or starting the series here.
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What is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival about?
Kenji Misumi's 1970 film is among the most visually daring entries in the Zatoichi series. The blind masseur is targeted by the head of a powerful yakuza organisation while also having to deal with a husband bent on revenge over his wife.
Where can I watch Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival runs for 96 minutes (1h 36m).
When did Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival come out?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival was released in 1970.
Who directed Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival was directed by Kenji Misumi.
Who stars in Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival stars Shintarō Katsu, Tatsuya Nakadai, Reiko Ōhara, Masayuki Mori.
What is Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival's rating?
Zatoichi Goes to the Fire Festival holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 6.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.
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