I notice in your star system you gave two other films 3 ***. Would you give Z's Conspiracy 3 ***? I assume you would since you suggested it (along with the Pilgrimage) above all the others that you have seen.

Sorry Sara, forgot about the star ratings, yes as far as a Zatoichi film goes, I'd give Z's Conspiracy a 3*** rating.

Out of interest, Akira Kurosawa wanted Shintaro Katsu to star in Kagemusha but things didn't work out.

Cheers Trev.