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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004)
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1 hr 55 mins
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Foreign
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Released: 7/23/2004
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Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur. However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision. While wandering, Zatoichi discovers a remote mountain village at the mercy of Ginzo, a ruthless gang-leader. Ginzo disposes of anyone who gets in his way, especially after hiring the mighty samurai ronin, Hattori, as a bodyguard. After a raucous night of gambling in town, Zatoichi encoutners a pair of geishas--as dangerous as they are beautiful--who've come to avenge their parents' murder. As the paths of these and other colorful characters intertwine, Ginzo's henchmen are soon after Zatoichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, the stage is set for a riveting showdown.
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Full Cast & Crew
Theatrical Release
7/23/2004
Director
Credit
Takeshi Kitano
Director
Cast
Credit
Tadanobu Asano
Hattori the Ronin
Michio Ogusu
Aunt O-Ume
Yui Natsukawa
O-Shino--Gennosuke Hattori's Wife
Guadalcanal Taka
Shinkichi
Yuko Daike
O-Kinu, the Geisha
Daigoro Tachibana
Osei, The Geisha
Takeshi Kitano
Zatoichi
Ittoku Kishibe
Ginzo
Saburo Ishikura
Ogi
Akira Emoto
Tavern Owner
Production Credits
Credit
Chieko Saito
Executive Producer
Masayuki Mori
Producer
Masanori Sanada
Co-Producer
Takio Yoshida
Co-Producer
Tsunehisa Saito
Producer
Production Companies
Credit
Dentsu
Production Company
Bandai Company Ltd
Production Company
Office Kitano
Production Company
Tokyo FM
Production Company
Asahi Broadcast Productions
Production Company
Saito Entertainment
Production Company
Distribution Companies
Credit
Miramax Records
Domestic Theatrical Distributor
Shochiku Films Inc
Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Mikado Films
Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Miramax Records
Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Buena Vista International
Foreign Theatrical Distributor
Locations
Japan
Writer
Credit
Takeshi Kitano
Screenplay
Kan Shimozawa
Source Material
Art Department
Credit
Norihiro Isoda
Production Designer
Casting
Credit
Takefumi Yoshikawa
Casting
Film Camera
Credit
Hitoshi Takaya
Lighting
Katsumi Yanagijima
Director of Photography
Film Sales Financing
Credit
U.K. Film Council's Premiere Fund National Lottery
Funding
Celluloid Nightmares
Foreign Distribution Sales
Production Management
Credit
Kensei Mori
Production Manager
Haru Shohara
Script Supervisor
Takeshi Matsukawa
Assistant Director
Takashi Matsukawa
Assistant Director
Sound
Credit
Senji Horiuchi
Sound
Seji Horiuchi
Sound Designer
Wardrobe Hair Makeup
Credit
Kazuko Kurosawa
Costume Designer
Yohji Yamamoto
Costume Supervisor
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