Zatoichi in Desperation(1972)
After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
Movie: Zatoichi in Desperation
Top 10 Billed Cast
Zatoichi
Nishikigi
Ushimatsu
Boss Mangoro
Kaede
Kamijo
Ohama
Old Woman
Tokujiro Awa
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Overview
After accidentally causing the death of an old lady, Zatoichi tries to do right by buying the lady’s daughter’s freedom from a brothel - but this causes more problems than solves them.
Release Date
1972-09-02
Average
6.6
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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