Name: Zatoichi and the Chess Expert
Director: Kenji Misumi
Genre: Adventure, Action, Drama
Released: 1965-01-01
Duration: PT1h 27mM
Rating: 7.3
Cast: Shintarō Katsu, Mikio Narita, Kaneko Iwasaki, Gaku Yamamoto, Saburo Date

Question 1

What is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965) about?

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Zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player, while fending off angry yakuza and bloodthirsty relatives out for revenge, and trying to save a sick child. Meanwhile, his luck with dice is turning.

Question 2

Who stars in Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?

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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert stars Shintarō Katsu (Zatoichi), Mikio Narita (Tadasu Jumonji), Kaneko Iwasaki (Otane), Gaku Yamamoto (Tomonoshin Sagawa), Saburo Date. The film was directed by Kenji Misumi.

Question 3

How long is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?

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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1965. It is rated Not Rated.

Question 4

Is Zatoichi and the Chess Expert worth watching?

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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. Fans of Adventure, Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Zatoichi and the Chess Expert?

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