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Zatoichi and trustworthy friend Shinkichi meet up with a couple of geishas. Okinu and her sister Osei have come to town to avenge their parents’ murder. With his legendary cane sword at his side, Zatoichi’s path is destined for many violent showdowns…
Overview: Zatoichi is a blind wanderer who makes a living by gambling and giving massages. Behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman.
In a gambling joint, Zatoichi and trustworthy young friend Shinkichi meet up with a couple of geishas. Okinu and her sister Osei have come to town to avenge their parents’ murder.
Sinister henchmen are soon hunting down Zatoichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, Zatoichi’s path is destined for many violent showdowns…
Also Known As:Takeshi Kitano’s Zatoichi (International: English title) (informal title)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (USA)
Zatoichi (International: English title)
Year Released: 2003
Directed By: Takeshi Kitano
Writers:Takeshi Kitano (screenplay)
Kan Shimozawa (novels)
Genre: Action / Drama / Crime
Running Time: 116inutes
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English [.srt]
Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi) || Tadenobu Asano || Akira Emoto || Yui Natsukawa || Michiyo Ookusu || Gadarukanaru Taka
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Jan 11, 2012 @ 15:07:55
If you like blood, then this is the move for you.
Oct 23, 2011 @ 18:09:08
Great movie, totally enjoyed it! Would like to see more like this, can anybody recommend similar titles?
Oct 24, 2011 @ 01:46:13
rancho, if you type ‘Zatoichi” into the search engine, you will find a few more of these movies
Oct 25, 2011 @ 08:49:47
nice, will do! thank you!!!
May 24, 2011 @ 14:39:14
VERY good movie. Gripping plot with some great action. Loved it.
May 09, 2011 @ 07:19:55
A very good movie and a very good acting.
I especially liked the dancing in the end. 
May 02, 2011 @ 15:30:05
Simply awesome. In my opinion it’s the best Zatoichi movie made so far.
May 02, 2011 @ 08:00:29
ooopssss…………………forgot
Thank you SpAce
May 02, 2011 @ 07:59:07
I like this actor…..he is gangsta
May 02, 2011 @ 03:29:53
Good movie. I saw it a few years ago and I liked it, but not very very much. I think is a little slow and simple… Anyway, thanks for posting!
May 02, 2011 @ 00:56:43
Great Takeshi Kitano movie…. my favorite Zatoichi movie…. thanks, loved the ending of the movie
May 01, 2011 @ 17:28:52
Takeshi Kitano is fantastic in the title role. Superb movie. Already have the dvd release but now in 720p glory .. Nice
May 01, 2011 @ 15:51:23
I liked this version of Zatoichi but for me the original series of 26 films featured Shintaro Katsu are the best
May 01, 2011 @ 14:48:55
One of my favorites – Recommended
May 01, 2011 @ 12:15:08
I’ll echo what everyone else is saying – Takeshi Kitano is a genius, and this is a fine example of that. It is a worthy addition to the canon of Zatoichi movies, with his own trademark bits. The deadpan humour is as sharp as the swords, (and then there’s the slapstick) and the action is beautifully done. I’d say “choreographed”, but I reserve that for the ending scene, which I won’t spoil by revealing. Let’s just say it is not what you’d expect at the end of a blind-swordsman movie, but is just right for a Beat Takeshi movie.
May 01, 2011 @ 02:55:03
I liked this version of Zatoichi the best. Takeshi Kitano is superb in his role.
Thanks SpAcE!
May 01, 2011 @ 01:21:50
I LOVE the Ichi series – and this one most of all. Kitano-sama is a master of the subtle comedic touch at the exactly the right moment. (Anyone who’s seen Takeshi’s Castle knows that the man has a sense of humor!) This makes what would otherwise be just another samurai revenge story a rather human story as well. Plus, well, the gore. Kitano makes it easy for us sympathize with his protagonists and find the humor in their brutal lifestyle.
Look for a cameo appearance by a very young Saotome Taichi and look forward to a very Beat Takeshi finale! And now in glorious 720p! Glorious!
(For a taste of “Ichi” at the other end of the spectrum, I recommend Miike Takeshi’s “Ichi the Killer” hehehe)
Mar 23, 2011 @ 04:55:43
This is one my favorite. Takeshi Kitano deliver an great entertainment movie.
Mar 11, 2011 @ 14:25:53
saw it when it came out..very pretty and i liked that kitano added decent humour to this classic.
aaw, beat takeshi is awesome everytime!!
Feb 22, 2011 @ 00:33:18
If you’ve heard of Zatoichi and have never seen this one then you’re missing out big time. An instant modern classic.
Jan 01, 2011 @ 13:38:33
i saw this one last year on tv,
i loved it
would you know other movies here like this
Dec 24, 2010 @ 08:10:24
This is such a good movie. I like the twist at the end as well. Takeshi Kitano is really one of the Japanese film industry’s greats!!