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Availability: Disc Set - This title is part of a multi-film set. Please see PURCHASING OPTIONS below to purchase. 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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Zatoichi [2003] / Sonatine [2-Movie Set]

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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:	4.1 / 5 (based on 17 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:	116 mins. (approx.)
Languages:	Japanese (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
Subtitles:	ENGLISH, Spanish, French
Distributor:	Miramax  [A USA-Based Distributor]
Rating:	R - "Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian."
Features:	Anamorphic Widescreen 1.85:1 Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Behind The Scenes Interviews