Zatoichi 2003
“His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Director
- Takeshi Kitano
- Networks
- Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM
- Where to Stream
- YouTube Free, Kanopy, JustWatch TV
What is Zatoichi?
Zatoichi is a blind traveler with a unique set of skills. He is a master swordsman and a masseur who also engages in dice games, often placing wagers.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2003
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 116 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 6, 2003
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan, France
- Studios
- Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $34,196,922
- Genres
- Adventure, Drama, Action
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10 from 973 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~116 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM
Where to watch in United States
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Overview
Zatoichi is a blind traveler with a unique set of skills. He is a master swordsman and a masseur who also engages in dice games, often placing wagers. Upon arriving in a village, he finds that the town is plagued by conflict between rival groups. Zatoichi's presence in the village is met with an opportunity to intervene in the ongoing strife. He decides to take action to safeguard the townspeople, motivated by his desire to protect them.
Should you watch it?
“A wandering blind masseur and master swordsman defends a village caught in the middle of gang warfare.”
- skilled swordplay choreography
- engaging protagonist
- contains graphic violence
Watch it if you enjoy classic samurai cinema featuring a legendary blind hero.
This film is rated R and contains sequences of graphic action and violence.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the 2003 film?
The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Is this an original story?
The character Zatoichi was originally created by novelist Kan Shimozawa.
What is the protagonist's profession?
Zatoichi works as a masseur while traveling.
Does the main character have any hobbies?
He has a fondness for gambling on dice games.
How long is the film?
The runtime of the movie is one hour and fifty-six minutes.
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