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 »
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