Zatoichi
"His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend."
Originally released in 2003. Zatoichi is a adventure/drama film. directed by Takeshi Kitano.
Starring Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, and Michiyo Yasuda
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 56m
116 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (925 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.2M
13.7x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
France
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $34,196,922
Production Companies
- Office Kitano
- Saito Entertainment
- Tokyo FM
- Bandai Visual
- Celluloid Dreams
- dentsu
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zatoichi about?
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 townspeo...
Who directed Zatoichi?
Zatoichi was directed by Takeshi Kitano.
How long is Zatoichi?
Zatoichi has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
When was Zatoichi released?
Zatoichi was released on September 6, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zatoichi?
The main cast of Zatoichi includes Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda, Yui Natsukawa, Guadalcanal Taka.
Is Zatoichi worth watching?
Zatoichi has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 925 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.