Zatoichi (2003)

Zatôichi 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, Zatôichi 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 gambling in town, Zatôichi encounters a pair of geishas--as dangerous as they are beautiful--who've come to avenge their parents' murder. As the paths of these and other colorful characters intertwine, Ginzo's henchmen are soon after Zatôichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, the stage is set for a riveting showdown.

Genre: Action | Drama | Adventure

Country: Japan  

themoviedb.org: https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/246

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0363226/

Director(s) / Writer(s):

Takeshi Kitano

Takeshi Kitano

Cast:

Takeshi Kitano

Zatôichi

Tadanobu Asano

Hattori, le garde du corps

Michiyo Ohkusu

Tante O-Ume

Gadarukanaru Taka

Shinkichi

Daigorō Tachibana

Geisha O-Sei

Yûko Daike

Geisha O-Kinu

Yui Natsukawa

Hattoris Frau

Ittoku Kishibe

Ginzo

Saburo Ishikura

Ogi

Akira Emoto

Kneipenbesitzer

Also Known As:

The Blind Swordman: Zatoichi

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