Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

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Cast & Crew

Shintarô Katsu
Zatoichi

Toshiro Mifune
Sassa the Yojimbo

Ayako Wakao
Umeno

Osamu Takizawa
Yasuke Eboshiya

Masakane Yonekura
Boss Masagoro

Shin Kishida
Kuzuryu

Kanjuurou Arashi
Kyoroku

Toshiyuki Hosokawa
Sanaemon Goto

Kihachi Okamoto
Director

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Critic Reviews for Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

Audience Reviews for Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo

• Oct 28, 2011

  The 20th film in the Zatoichi saga, Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is one of the most well known and features a great performance from the legendary Toshiro Mifune as Yojimbo (bodyguard). Katsu and Mifune play off each other brilliantly and are what really helps keep the film entertaining over it's nearly 2 hour running time, the longest in the long running series. The film is numerous in it's twists and turns and there are many characters and sidestories to keep track of as well, so while tedious to keep track of at times, there is still a lot to like here. Both the dialogue and battle sequences were well done and both hilarious and serious in parts, which helped with the uneven script. Still Zatoichi Meets Yojimbo is a good film overall and Mifune makes for a great contrast to Ichi and delivers as usual.
  

  Chris B Super Reviewer
• Sep 08, 2009

  I'm a fan of the Zatoichi series, and absolutely love Yojimbo and Sanjuro. To see the two come together was a mouthwatering prospect, but I was still concerned. It turns out, I had every reason to be. This isn't a bad film, but it's just too ambitious. The plot is needlessly complex, involving many characters and twists. It becomes confusing and easy to forget that this is a Zatoichi film. He becomes sidelined many times. The complex plot results in a longer running time, which can cause the film to drag. Mifune is a great co-star for Katsu, both of them have a wicked sense of humour and are similar on the inside, but luckily their performances are contrast with each other. It's doubtful that Mifune is playing "the" Yojimbo, but it's still good to see him n familiar surroundings. It's a good watch, especially for fans of Zatoichi or Mifune.
  Luke B Super Reviewer
• Aug 01, 2007

  Mifune and Shintaro in one movie!! Hahaa!
  Saskia D Super Reviewer
• Jan 31, 2007

  A very solid entry in the Zatoichi series, with none other than Toshiro Mifune playing his type of role (a sarcastic bodyguard) and with Katsu Shin showing that even good ol' Ichi can have thirst of getting some gold for his own good. Goes without saying that this is a must for chambara/Mifune fans. Plot gets a bit convulted in some parts, but nothing to worry.
  Tsubaki S Super Reviewer

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