Embracing subtle artistry and invigorating swordplay, The Tale of Zatoichi introduces the iconic character Zatoichi, a blind masseur and improbable master swordsman portrayed by the talented Shintaro Katsu. Lauding its unique blend of action and heartfelt drama, this 1962 film has sparked over thirty...
(Zatoichi Kessho Tabi) (1964) Zatoichi: The Adventures of a Blind Man(Zatoichi Sekisho Yaburi) (1964) Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman's Revenge(Zatoichi Nidan Giri) (1965) Zatoichi and the Doomed Man(Zatoichi Sakata Giri) (1965) Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman & the Chess Expert(Zatoichi Jigoku...
The blind-swordsman gimmick derives from the Japanese “Zatoichi” series, but Japanese action scenarios have often provided rousing starting points for Westernized reworkings--witness “The Seven Samurai.” The double whammy, of course, is that many of the Japanese actioners are, in turn, based ...
This movie follows a skilled but cold-blooded swordsman. He is a master swordsman, but he has no morality or compassion. He is utterly ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. During the movie,, it shows that his actions are driven by inner demons and personal demons, whic...
It may be possible to have fun with Zubat however. I nicknamed a male Zubat —“Zatoichi” – after the Japanese movie heroZatoichi: The Blind Swordsman. (Japanese actorShintaro Katsuportrayed Zatoichi in 26 films. I highly recommend watching them!) Zubat is blind (or nearly so), thereforea...
These are the “sword-fighting” movies, and are really a sub-genre of the Jidai-geki as they normally take place sometime in Japan’s history. These movies are the equivalent of American westerns, with samurai playing the part of American cowboys. Examples – Zatoichi The Blind Swordsman se...
Zatoichi, the blind swordsman, is the hero of a swashbuckling film series set in the Edo era. Like many Japanese, I’ve been captivated by his sword-fighting sagas since childhood. The sightless Zatoichi appears to be a harmless masseuse and gambler. However, if trouble arises, watch out....
Directed by Takeshi Kitano,Zatôichiis an action comedy flick following an old and blind masseur who travels across cities and ends up in a village controlled by warring gangs. Little does anyone know that this supposedly frail old man is a master swordsman, and a fit of hilarity ensues. ...
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Zatoichi is a fictional Japanese TV series character who is famous for being an exceptional blind swordsman. His signature sword is a straight Japanese katana that is in shirasaya fittings, so that it looks like a walking stick. However when the need a