The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003) (original) (raw)

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 gambling in town, Zatoichi encounters a pair of geishas�as dangerous as they are beautiful�who've come to avenge their parents' ...(more)

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 gambling in town, Zatoichi 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 Zatoichi. With his legendary
cane sword at his side, the stage is set for a riveting showdown. (less)

Director: Takeshi Kitano
Writers: Takeshi Kitano, Kan Shimozawa
Starring: Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Ohkusu, Yui Natsukawa, Guadalcanal Taka, Takeshi Kitano, Y�ko Daike
Producers: Masayuki Mori, Tsunehisa Saito, Takio Yoshida

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