Review of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) by Steve W — 02 Mar 2015
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man shows that direcction can greatly improve a film. Beginning with Zatoichi being lashed for illegal gambling, it sets up the story of Ichi trying to clear the name of a fellow cell mate.
He crosses paths with a wily Zatoichi impostor and a equally wily female, and ultimately must battle a crime boss in the atmospheric setting of a dockside pier. The baddies use nets, and even a musket in order to try to take down our main character, for a very suspenseful final battle that is a bit different from the usual film climaxes in this series.
Even though the story is a little pedestrian, the action and direction is top notch.
This review of Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965) was written by Steve W on 02 Mar 2015.
Zatoichi and the Doomed Man has generally received positive reviews.
Was this review helpful?
