ZATOICHI AND THE FUGITIVES
Zatoichi falls in with a group of bandits in a small village. From their hiding place, the criminals control the town's activities through a corrupt police office, who runs the town's sweatshop where young women are forced to work in brutal slavery. Zatoichi steps in to deal with the gang in this thrilling, nonstop action film, which features dazzling swordplay, superb performances, and a thrilling climax.
Color, English subtitles, 1968, 82 min. Region 1 coded.