Zatoichi (2004)

  • R
  • 01/16/2004 (US)
  • Adventure, Drama, Action
  • 1h 51m

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

Overview

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.

Takeshi Kitano

Director, Screenplay

Kan Shimozawa

Novel

Cast

Takeshi Kitano's headshot

Takeshi Kitano

Zatoichi / Ichi
Tadanobu Asano's headshot

Tadanobu Asano

Hattori Genosuke
Michiyo Yasuda's headshot

Michiyo Yasuda

Tante Oume
Yui Natsukawa's headshot

Yui Natsukawa

Oshino
Guadalcanal Taka's headshot

Guadalcanal Taka

Shinkichi
Daigorô Tachibana's headshot

Daigorô Tachibana

Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
Yuko Daike's headshot

Yuko Daike

Geisha Okinu Naruto
Ittoku Kishibe's headshot

Ittoku Kishibe

Boss Inosuke Ginzo

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