Zatoichi (2003)
Original title: 座頭市
Zatoichi is a 2003 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Takeshi Kitano, with a running time of 1h 56m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano and Michiyo Yasuda.
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.
Quick answers
What is Zatoichi 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.
When was Zatoichi released?
Zatoichi was released on 6 September 2003.
How long is Zatoichi?
Zatoichi runs 1h 56m.
Who made Zatoichi?
Zatoichi was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Where can I watch Zatoichi?
Zatoichi is available on Kanopy, Pluto TV, Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home and Google Play.
Where to watch Zatoichi
Rent: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
Buy: Amazon, AppleTV, Fandango at Home, Google Play
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Cast
- Takeshi Kitano as Zatoichi / Ichi
- Tadanobu Asano as Hattori Genosuke
- Michiyo Yasuda as Tante Oume
- Yui Natsukawa as Oshino
- Guadalcanal Taka as Shinkichi
- Daigorô Tachibana as Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
- Yuko Daike as Geisha Okinu Naruto
- Ittoku Kishibe as Boss Inosuke Ginzo
- Saburo Ishikura as Ogi
- Akira Emoto as Pub Owner
- Hideboh as Dancing Farmer
- Ron II as Dancing Farmer
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