Zatoichi
Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his dwelling as a gambler and masseur. Nevertheless, behind this humble facade, he’s a grasp swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision. Whereas wandering, Zatoichi discovers a distant mountain village on the mercy of Ginzo, a ruthless gang-leader. Ginzo disposes of anybody who will get in his method, particularly after hiring the mighty samurai ronin, Hattori, as a bodyguard. After a raucous night time of playing on the town, Zatoichi encounters a pair of geishas–as harmful as they’re beautiful–who’ve come to avenge their dad and mom’ homicide. Because the paths of those and different colourful characters intertwine, Ginzo’s henchmen are quickly after Zatoichi. Along with his legendary cane sword at his facet, the stage is ready for a riveting showdown.
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Actors: Daigorō Tachibana, Gadarukanaru Taka, Michiyo Ookusu, Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano, Yui Natsukawa, Yûko Daike
Country: Japan
