The Tale of Zatoichi(1962)
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
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Zatôichi
Otane
Shigezô
Miki Hirate
Tatekichi
Sukegorô
Yahei
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