#125: Zatoichi in Desperation (1972)

We review Zatoichi in Desperation (1972), the twenty fourth film in the long running Zatoichi franchise, and the first directed by Shintaro Katsu himself. Despite possessing a plot not dissimilar to countless other entries in the series, the film's uncharacteristically bleak tone, quasi experimental cinematography, grimy, grind-house feel, and funky 70s soundtrack imbue the work with a bold flavor that other entries lack. Tune in for the full review! Timestamps: [00:00] Intro + Ultra Q, Armour of God, Legend of Kamui, Tokyo Tarareba Girls, My Life in 24 Frames Per Second [41:20] Review of Zatoichi in Desperation

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