Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman
Synopsis
In an empire ruled by fear, the people's only hope is the ultimate weapon: Zatoichi, a blind, nomadic samurai whose sword has made him a hero and whose courage has made him a legend. Determined to help the desperate residents of a village, Zatoichi seeks justice through revenge.
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Awards
2003 Toronto International Film Festival
Winner
- People's Choice Award
2003 Sundance Film Festival
Winner
- Audience Award
Featured Clips
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - Who's Going To Stop Me?
Despite the downpour, Zatoichi doesn't miss a beat during combat. In this scene: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - Nobody's Fool
A simple game turns deadly when Zatoichi realizes he is being played. In this scene: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano), Geisha Seitaro 'Osei' Naruto (Daigoro Tachibana), Geisha Okinu Naruto (Yuko Daike), Hattori Genosuke (Tadanobu Asano)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - Charade
With their cover blown, the Naruto children have no other option than to fight for their lives. In this scene: Geisha Seitaro 'Osei' Naruto (Daigoro Tachibana), Geisha Okinu Naruto (Yuko Daike), Boss Inosuke Ginzo (Ittoku Kishibe), Boss Tashichi Ogi (Saburo Ishikura), Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - A Moment's Peace
Zatoichi's moment of serenity is interrupted by a band of thugs. In this scene: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - Do or Die
Hattori must realize that in battle, it's kill or be killed. In this scene: Hattori Genosuke (Tadanobu Asano)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - Secrets & Lies
It appears as if Ginzo isn't the only one keeping secrets. In this scene: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano), Boss Inosuke Ginzo (Ittoku Kishibe)
Zatoichi (The Blind Swordsman) - We Run This
A turf war erupts between the Yakuza gangs. In this scene: Hattori Genosuke (Tadanobu Asano)
Despite the downpour, Zatoichi doesn't miss a beat during combat. In this scene: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano)
