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Zatoichi

R20031h 56mTakeshi Kitano
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 87% · Metacritic 75

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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.

AdventureDramaAction
Martial ArtsJapanSamuraiSwordGeishaBlackmailRevengeBlindJidaigekiAggressive

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Frequently asked questions

What is Zatoichi (2003) about?

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.

Who stars in Zatoichi?

Zatoichi stars Takeshi Kitano (Zatoichi / Ichi), Tadanobu Asano (Hattori Genosuke), Michiyo Yasuda (Tante Oume), Yui Natsukawa (Oshino), Guadalcanal Taka (Shinkichi). The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

How long is Zatoichi?

Zatoichi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2003. It is rated R.

Is Zatoichi worth watching?

Zatoichi holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 87. Fans of Adventure, Drama, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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