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Shintarô Katsu
Date of Birth: 29 Nov 1931
Country: Japan
Total Credits at Criticker: 77 (Actor), 5 (Director), 3 (Writer)
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A historical drama centered on the legendary blind swordsman and masseur. Despite his gentle appearance and physical handicap, he is a master of the sword, often drawn into conflicts defending the oppressed against corrupt officials, yakuza gangs, and rogue samurai. This installment follows his wandering path as he dispenses justice, encountering both friendship and treachery along the way.
Zatôichi Monogatari (1974) - TV Series
Blind masseur Zatôichi travels from town to town gambling, drinking, and fighting off the local gangs. (mydramalist.com)
Mute Samurai (1973) - TV Series
A master swordsman, Kiichi Hogan, wanders Japan in search of the Spanish swordsman who murdered his parents and slashed his throat 18 years before. Renouncing any normal life the samurai has become the feared bounty hunter, "Devil" Hogan, the Mute Samurai.
When the legendary blind swordsman attempts to make up for his role in the death of an elderly woman by rescuing her daughter from a life of prostitution, he soon finds himself beset by deadly foes on all sides.





