

The titular "tarantula" is a murderous woman who, along with the brother who is in love with her, kill without warrant because they are wealthy & above the law. Kyoshiro the homeless masterless wandering samurai has nothing to lose, & no scruples anyway, so can reproach even the powerful with ease. He is thus, for all that he has broad streaks of villainy all his own, a champion of the people by default.

Zatoichi's Cane Sword
1967

13 Assassins
1963

New Tale of Zatoichi
1963

Samurai Rebellion
1967

Zatoichi Challenged
1967

Samurai Marathon
2019

The Tale of Zatoichi Continues
1962

Chûshingura
1962

Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple
1955

Lone Wolf and Cub: Sword of Vengeance
1972