¡Zatoichi (English Subtitles)
¡Japanese Movie
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Takeshi Kitano's 11th film as a director is also his first Jidaigeki (period action film). It's humorous, ultra violent, and immensely more accessible to a general audience than his earlier films. Kitano himself stars as the title character, who is a blind masseur, a roving gambler and a master swordsman. More than a remake of a popular action series, Kitano reinvents the Japanese folk hero here. "Blond" hair aside, Takeshi's Zatoichi keeps his eyes closed all the time. In the older films, as played by Shintaro Katsu, Zatoichi kept his eyes open, showing the white of his eyes. Set in the early 19th century, the story takes place in a mountain town terrorized by the Ginzo gang where Zatoichi wanders into. Tension mounts as the swordsman crosses paths with the Ginzo family, leading to an incredible showdown. Tadanobu Asano (Gojoe, Party 7) plays the deadly Samurai Hattori, the Ginzo family's hired assassin. The film won several international film awards, including the "special director's award" at the 60th Venice Film Festival. Also available on VHS. English subtitles available only for the main feature.
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theatrical trailer(s), teaser(s), TV spot(s)
Original Release Year: 2003
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