Review of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) by Chris B — 11 Sep 2010
The most contemplative of the series. The titular pilgrimage is a spiritual one and we actually see Zatoichi praying that he doesn't have to kill anyone and guilty over the many (many many many) deaths on his hands.
Of course he does end up killing, this time a young man sent by a local tyrant who knew full well that it would be the young man who died. Led by the dead man's horse to his home, Zatoichi meets the sister who explains that the tyrant wants to take over the village and surrounding land.
The more Zatoichi learns about the man he killed, the more compelled he becomes to help the sister and the village. This despite the fact that no one of the other villagers will join in the fight. This sorrowful entry in the series is one of, if not the best.
Currently only available to watch on hulu, it's worth the time.
This review of Zatoichi's Pilgrimage (1966) was written by Chris B on 11 Sep 2010.
Zatoichi's Pilgrimage has generally received positive reviews.
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