The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) - Movie Details

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Release Date:	July 23, 2004 (LA/NY)
On DVD:	November 9, 2004
Genre:	Comedy, Action, Foreign
Director:	Takeshi Kitano
Writer:	Takeshi Kitano
Cast:	Takeshi Kitano, Michiyo Ogusu, Taka Gatarukanaru
Studio:	Miramax Films
Official site:	miramax.com/zatoichi
Running Time:	115 minutes
MPAA Rating:	Rated R for strong stylized bloody violence

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 gets in his way, especially after hiring the mighty samurai ronin Hattori as a bodyguard. After a raucous night of...

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The popular Japanese character comes to American screens for the first time in Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman, an action-drama about a blind man who kicks some serious ass. Full movie review »