Zatoichi(2003)
座頭市
His sword made him a hero... his courage made him a legend.
Zatoichi Synopsis
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.
Zatoichi (2003) is a adventure, drama and action film directed by Takeshi Kitano, released on September 6, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda and Yui Natsukawa. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 991 ratings.
- Director:
- Takeshi Kitano
- Writers:
- Takeshi Kitano, Kan Shimozawa
- Producers:
- Tsunehisa Saitô, Masayuki Mori, Takio Yoshida
- Cinematographer:
- Katsumi Yanagijima
- Composer:
- Keiichi Suzuki
- Production:
- Office Kitano, Saito Entertainment, Tokyo FM, Bandai Visual, dentsu, Shochiku
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $34,196,922
- Status:
- Released
Zatoichi (2003) Trailer
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Zatoichi Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takeshi Kitano
as Zatoichi / Ichi
Tadanobu Asano
as Hattori Genosuke
Michiyo Yasuda
as Tante Oume
Yui Natsukawa
as Oshino
Guadalcanal Taka
as Shinkichi
Daigorô Tachibana
as Geisha Seitaro O-Sei Naruto
Yuko Daike
as Geisha Okinu Naruto
Ittoku Kishibe
as Boss Inosuke Ginzo
Saburo Ishikura
as Ogi
Akira Emoto
as Pub Owner
HideboH
as Dancing Farmer
- Ron II
Ron II
as Dancing Farmer
Key crew
Directed by Takeshi Kitano, written by Takeshi Kitano and Kan Shimozawa, produced by Tsunehisa Saitô, Masayuki Mori and Takio Yoshida.
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Zatoichi Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 991 ratings.
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Zatoichi – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zatoichi online?
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Zatoichi (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Zatoichi?
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The main cast of Zatoichi (2003) includes Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano, Michiyo Yasuda, Yui Natsukawa and Guadalcanal Taka. The film was directed by Takeshi Kitano. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zatoichi released?
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Zatoichi was released on September 6, 2003 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Zatoichi worth watching?
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Zatoichi (2003) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 991 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zatoichi?
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Yes. The official Zatoichi trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.