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Availability: Out Of Print - This title is currently unavailable and/or out of print. Other versions may still be available; and will be listed on the right side of your screen. AKA: The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi [US Title] Director: Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi) Released: 2003 [Japan] Genre: Drama     Sub-Genre: Swordplay/Sword(s) Keywords:  Blindness || Comedy || Dance || Gambling || Japan / Japanese || Martial Arts || Musical || Period || Revenge || Transvestite / Transsexual

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HKFlix Says:	A thoroughly enjoyable film (except for the incongruous and unnecessary CGI effects), with fun and interesting characters and excellent production values.
Avg. Rating:	4.6 / 5 (based on 11 ratings). What did you think of it?
Plot:	Zatoichi and trustworthy friend Shinkichi meet up with a couple of geishas. Okinu and her sister Osei have come to town to avenge their parents' murder. With his legendary cane sword at his side, Zatoichi's path is destined for many violent showdowns...
Overview:	Zatoichi is a blind wanderer who makes a living by gambling and giving massages. Behind his humble facade, Zatoichi is a master swordsman. In a gambling joint, Zatoichi and trustworthy young friend Shinkichi meet up with a couple of geishas. Okinu and her sister Osei have come to town to avenge their parents' murder. Sinister henchmen are soon hunting down Zatoichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, Zatoichi's path is destined for many violent showdowns...
Cast:	Takeshi Kitano (Beat Takeshi)  ||  Tadenobu Asano  ||  Akira Emoto  ||  Yui Natsukawa  ||  Michiyo Ookusu  ||  Gadarukanaru Taka (Click any actor to search for more of their movies!)
Running Time:	111 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	Japanese (DTS) Japanese (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround) Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 - Stereo)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH
Distributor:	Artificial Eye  [A UK-Based Distributor]
Rating:	R - "Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian."
Features:	Anamorphic Widescreen DTS Digital Surround Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Interviews Takeshi Kitano Masterclass "Making Of" Documentary Photo Galleries Cast/Crew Info. Trailers Numbered Film Cell 3 Art Cards 12-Page Color Booklet