Zatoichi

Name: Zatoichi
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 2003
Duration: 1 h 56 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda, Yui Natsukawa, Guadalcanal Taka

His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.

20031h 56m7.2(979 votes)

AdventureDramaAction

Synopsis

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.

Zatoichi (2003) is a adventure, drama, and action film directed by Takeshi Kitano. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, and Michiyo Yasuda. The film runs for 1 hour 56 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.2 out of 10 from 979 votes.

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Director

Takeshi Kitano

Cast

Takeshi Kitano

Zatoichi / Ichi

Tadanobu Asano

Hattori Genosuke

Michiyo Yasuda

Tante Oume

Yui Natsukawa

Oshino

Guadalcanal Taka

Shinkichi

Daigorô Tachibana

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Yuko Daike

Geisha Okinu Naruto

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Where can I watch Zatoichi?

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Who stars in Zatoichi?

Zatoichi stars Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda, and Yui Natsukawa, and was directed by Takeshi Kitano.

How long is Zatoichi?

Zatoichi has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes.

When did Zatoichi come out?

Zatoichi was released in 2003.

What genre is Zatoichi?

Zatoichi is a adventure, drama, and action film.

Is Zatoichi worth watching?

Zatoichi holds an average audience score of 7.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.