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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Zatôichi) (2003)

7.3 Listal rating
7.6 IMDB rating

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Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur. However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision. While wandering, Zatoichi discovers a remote mountain village at the mercy of Ginzo, a ruthless gang-leader. Ginzo disposes of anyone who get ... (more)


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Starring (View all) :
Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Zatôichi / Ichi
Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano

Hattori Genosuke
Michiyo Ookusu

Michiyo Ookusu

Aunt Oume
Daigorô Tachibana

Daigorô Tachibana

Geisha Seitaro 'Osei' Naruto
Yûko Daike

Yûko Daike

Geisha Okinu Naruto
Yui Natsukawa

Yui Natsukawa

O-Shino, Hattori's Wife
Ittoku Kishibe

Ittoku Kishibe

Boss Inosuke Ginzo
Saburô Ishikura

Saburô Ishikura

Boss Tashichi Ogi
Akira Emoto

Akira Emoto

Tavern Owner Pops


Written by (View all) :
Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

(screenplay)
Kan Shimosawa

Kan Shimosawa

(novels)


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He Can't See You, But He Can Still Cut You.

Posted : 6 months, 4 weeks ago at Apr 15 23:33
I had heard of Zatoichi, but never bothered looking up anything about this long-lasting character of the East. I stumbled on this DVD, & found myself enjoying it so much, that the end result was multiple viewings with no diminishment in enjoyment. The movie, just like the series of an earlier time, follows the latest adventure of a mystery traveler commonly referred to as the "blind masseuse", who in actuality is a gentle samurai warrior who's lone wolf journeys could've well been the inspiration of the Italian counter-part, "Man With No Name" of spaghetti western fame. Silent, noble & despite his blindness, the ability to see with more clarity, not just the world around him, but also the will & intentions contained within the hearts of all he encounters. A great classic character of the ...Read more

Rating : 8/10