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Zatoichi and the Chess Expert (1965)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Kenji Misumi
Writing:
- Kan Shimosawa
- Daisuke Itō
- Kan Shimozawa
Stars:
Release Date: 1965-12-24
6.5/10
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- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 87
Tadasu Jumonji
Injury prone Banyu yakuza
Zatoichi
Tomonoshin Sagawa
Otane
Yakuza boss of Ejimaya
Widow Tarozaemon
Miki
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