Zatoichi 22: Zatoichi Meets the One Armed Swordsman
On the outskirts of the town of Furukawa, Zatoichi meets a young boy whose parents have been murdered by a corrupt local samurai. Accompanying the boy is Wang - a one-armed Chinese master swordsman. After agreeing to lead the pair to a nearby temple, Zatoichi becomes entangled in a struggle to save the unfortunate pair and also the lives of many others. As the situation worsens, suddenly Zatoichi finds himself pitted against the mysterious Chinese sword-master.
Year: 1971
Genre: Japanese Cinema, Samurai, Disabilities, Action
Country: Japan
Director: Kimiyoshi Yasuda
Starring: Shintaro Katsu, Jimmy Wang Yu
Duration: 95 Minutes
Rating: M
Subtitles: Yes
Location in store: Foreign (Japan)
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