Zatoichi
His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 座頭市
- Genres: Adventure, Drama, Action
- Release Date: 2003-09-06
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (896 votes)
- Budget: $2,500,000
- Revenue: $34,196,922
- Production Companies: Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Bandai Visual, Celluloid Dreams, dentsu, Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2876
- Languages: Japanese
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (1/11) Movie CLIP - Blind Fury (2003) HD
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi?▼
Zatoichi is a Adventure, Drama, Action movie directed by . It was released on 2003-09-06.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi?▼
The main cast includes Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda, Yui Natsukawa, Guadalcanal Taka, .
Where can I watch Zatoichi online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Zatoichi is available.
Is Zatoichi based on a true story?▼
His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.
What is the IMDb rating of Zatoichi?▼
Zatoichi has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 896 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Zatoichi?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,500,000 and earned $34,196,922 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Zatoichi?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Bandai Visual, Celluloid Dreams, dentsu, Shochiku. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Zatoichi filmed?▼
Zatoichi was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Zatoichi?▼
The total runtime of Zatoichi is 111 minutes.
Is Zatoichi suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Zatoichi?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Zatoichi.
Does Zatoichi have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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