martial arts,japan,samurai,sword,geisha,blackmail,revenge,blind,jidaigeki

Zatoichi (2003)

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His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.

Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.

Cast & Crew

Director
Takeshi Kitano
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    Zatoichi / Ichi Takeshi Kitano
  • Profile picture of Tadanobu Asano
    Hattori Genosuke Tadanobu Asano
  • Profile picture of Michiyo Yasuda
    Tante Oume Michiyo Yasuda
  • Profile picture of Yui Natsukawa
    Oshino Yui Natsukawa
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    Shinkichi Guadalcanal Taka
  • Profile picture of Daigorô Tachibana
    Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto Daigorô Tachibana
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    Geisha Okinu Naruto Yuko Daike
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    Boss Inosuke Ginzo Ittoku Kishibe

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Keywords

  • martial arts
  • japan
  • samurai
  • sword
  • geisha
  • blackmail
  • revenge
  • blind
  • jidaigeki