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Release Date: June 4, 2004 (limited)
Description: 1 hr. 55 min. 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 encoutners 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.
Title Note: (6/1/04) The title in the U.S. has been expanded from just 'Zatoichi' to 'The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi.'
Language: Japanese with English subtitles
Distributor: Miramax Films
Cast: Takeshi Kitano (Zatoichi), Tadanobu Asano (Gennosuke Hattori), Yui Natsukawa (O-Shino), Michiyo Ookusu (O-Ume), Gadarukanaru Taka (Shinkichi), Yuuko Daike (O-Kinu), Daigoro Tachibana (O-Sei/Seitarou), Ittoku Kishibe (Ginzou), Saburo Ishikura (Oogiya), Akira Emoto (Nomiya no Oyaji)
Director: Takeshi Kitano ( )
Screenwriter: Takeshi Kitano ( )
Genre: Action, Crime, Foreign, Historical, Martial Arts.
Manufacturers URL : www.miramax.com
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