ZATOICHI #6
Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro • 1964 • Japan

After arriving in a small village, Zatoichi finds himself accused of stealing the citizens’ hefty tax payments. To clear his name, he must face off against a corrupt official, a succession of hired blades, and a bullwhip-wielding titan, played by star Shintaro Katsu’s brother Tomisaburo Wakayama. This sixth installment of the increasingly popular and prestigious ZATOICHI series features ravishing visuals by RASHOMON cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa.