The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)

R (US) | Japan | Japanese | 116 min
Directed by: Takeshi Kitano
7.4

Blind Zatoichi makes his living by gambling and giving massages. But behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman, gifted with lightning-fast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. Zatoichi wanders into a town run by sinister gangs and a powerful samurai. He's destined for violent showdowns when he stumbles on two beautiful geishas avenging their parents' murder... Duels, wit and a touch of zen! Cult anti-hero Zatoichi is back in a sword-fighting adventure written, directed and starring Takeshi Kitano.

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Release Date

Italy
(Venice Film Festival)
2003-09-02
Canada
(Toronto International Film Festival)
2003-09-06
Japan
No data
2003-09-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
(Original title)
Zatoichi
Argentina
Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
Mild
Violence & Gore
Severe
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Moderate