
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: 7.24/10 (882 votes)
- Budget: $2,500,000
- Revenue: $34,196,922
- Production Companies: Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Bandai Visual, Celluloid Dreams, dentsu, Miramax, Shochiku
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.722
- 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 7.24/10 based on 882 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, Miramax, 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!