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Zatoichi 2004

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Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi)
18 (Contains strong bloody violence)
Cast
Tadanobu Asano, Michio Ogusu, Yui Natsukawa, Guadalcanal Taka, Yuko Daike, Daigoro Tachibana, Takeshi Kitano, Ittoku Kishibe, Saburo Ishikura, Akira Emoto
Director
Takeshi Kitano
Producer
Chieko Saito, Masayuki Mori, Tsunehisa Saito, Masanori Sanada, Takio Yoshida
Writer
Takeshi Kitano, Kan Shimozawa
Duration
01:55:00
Official Site
http://www.zatoichi.co.uk/
Release
Friday March 19 2004
Genres
Drama, Action/Adventure
Distributor
Artificial Eye

Synopsis

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 encounters 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.

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