One of the very best in the Zatoichi franchsie emphasizing the suffering of the common people
Zatoichi The Outlaw was the 16th film in the franchise released in 1967. It also marked the first movie made by Katsu Productions, the company of the star of the series Katsu Shintaro.<br /><br />The Outlaw is about a common theme throughout all the Zatoichi films, corruption in ancient Japan. Zatoichi comes to a town which has faced several years of bad crops. That has led many of the farmers into gambling due to their destitute situations. Things begin with the local official banning festivals. He then reverses course after receiving a bribe from a Yakuza boss (gangster). That boss then is able to run his gambling joints where he swindles peasants out of their money and then kidnaps them. He’s also at war with another boss in the next village who at first seems to have a much different approach to the locals, but then turns out to be much worse. On the other hand there is a ronin (masterless) samurai who is trying to change the way of the poor by arguing for a purer life without gambling, and with better farming techniques. He becomes the focus of the government who think he’s starting a rebellion. Into this mix comes Zatoichi who as usual becomes the champion of the common people against those trying to take advantage of them. This one really pushes how evil the government officials and yakuza were, working hand and hand to exploit and oppress the people.<br /><br />All of the Zatoichi movies always take up these themes and have dice games, Yakuza, ronin, swordplay, and a woman fallen into trouble. The movies by Katsu Productions also added some comedy as well such as when a group of blindmen all set upon each other with Zatoichi in the middle of things. There’s also a bit more gore in the fight scenes such as when Zatoichi cuts the head off of an opponent. This one really stands out as one of the best of the entire franchise because of its emphasis upon how the common people could suffer.<br />C
The movie title "Zatoichi 16 - The Outlaw [DVD]," available on Movies & TV, has received an average rating of 4.6 from 77 reviewers. 
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