Zatoichi Challenged (座頭市血煙り街道, Zatōichi chikemurikaidō) is a 1967 Japanese chambara film directed by Kenji Misumi and starring Shintaro Katsu as the blind masseur Zatoichi. The film was originally released by the Daiei Motion Picture Company (later acquired by Kadokawa Pictures).
Zatoichi Challenged is the seventeenth entry in the 26-part film series dedicated to the character of Zatoichi. The series, known for its blend of action, drama, and social commentary, has become iconic in Japanese cinema and has garnered a significant following worldwide.
The 1989 American samurai-action film Blind Fury, starring Rutger Hauer, is a loose modernization of Zatoichi Challenged. This adaptation transplants the story to a contemporary setting while retaining the core themes and character dynamics of the original film.
Zatoichi Challenged has been suggested to play 3 roles. Click below to see other actors suggested for each role, and vote for who you think would play the role best.
