Directed by:
Takeshi KitanoScreenplay:
Takeshi KitanoCinematography:
Katsumi YanagijimaComposer:
Keiichi SuzukiCast:
Takeshi Kitano, Michiyo Ookusu, Taka Guadalcanal, Daigorō Tachibana, Yūko Daike, Yui Natsukawa, Ittoku Kishibe, 石倉三郎, Akira Emoto, Hideboh, Daigaku Sekine, 浅野忠信 (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Zatoichi is a 19th century blind nomad who makes his living as a gambler and masseur. However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightning-fast draw and breathtaking precision. While wandering, Zatoichi discovers a remote mountain village at the mercy of Ginzo, a ruthless gang-leader. Ginzo disposes of anyone who gets in his way, especially after hiring the mighty samurai ronin, Hattori, as a bodyguard. After a raucous night of gambling in town, Zatoichi encounters a pair of geishas--as dangerous as they are beautiful--who've come to avenge their parents' murder. As the paths of these and other colorful characters intertwine, Ginzo's henchmen are soon after Zatoichi. With his legendary cane sword at his side, the stage is set for a riveting showdown. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
![Takeshi Kitano](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/269/269995_1f6f7b.jpg)
Takeshi Kitano
Japan
Best movies:
Kikujiro (1999)
Fireworks (1997)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Michiyo Ookusu
China
Best movies:
Taka Guadalcanal
Japan
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001)
Mijamoto Musaši (2014) (series)
Daigorō Tachibana
Japan
Best movies:
![Yūko Daike](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/444/444292_bb0afb.jpg)
Yūko Daike
Japan
Best movies:
Kikujiro (1999)
Fireworks (1997)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
![Yui Natsukawa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/085/168085762_bongwk.jpg)
Yui Natsukawa
Japan
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Still Walking (2008)
Tokyo Family (2013)
![Ittoku Kishibe](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/000/273/273980_c9a091.jpg)
Ittoku Kishibe
Japan
Best movies:
Vengeance for Sale (2001)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Tokyo Bordello (1987)
![石倉三郎](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/169/170/169170387_yiasgj.jpg)
石倉三郎
Japan
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Hačikó monogatari (1987)
Alley Cat (2000)
![Akira Emoto](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/343/168343483_616e6p.jpg)
Akira Emoto
Japan
Best movies:
Natsu no niwa - The Friends (1994)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Lakeside Murder Case (2004)
Hideboh
Best movies:
Daigaku Sekine
Japan
Best movies:
Kikujiro (1999)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
The Taste of Tea (2004)
![浅野忠信](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/310/166310604_3e2640.jpg)
浅野忠信
Japan
Best movies:
Our Mother (2008)
Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
![Makoto Ashikawa](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/124/120/124120152_6f04d0.jpg)
Makoto Ashikawa
Japan
Best movies:
Fireworks (1997)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Kids Return (1996)
Tsutomu Takeshige
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Dolls (2002)
Takeshis' (2005)
![Yôji Tanaka](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/174/168174702_794k11.jpg)
Yôji Tanaka
Japan
Best movies:
Kikujiro (1999)
By Player (2000)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
![Kanji Tsuda](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/166/401/166401351_0d987f.jpg)
Kanji Tsuda
Japan
Best movies:
Fireworks (1997)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Crying Out Love, In the Center of the World (2004)
![Taichi Saotome](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/382/159382103_5af4b1.jpg)
Taichi Saotome
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Promare (2019)
Takeshis' (2005)
![Ben Hiura](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/159/740/159740979_811593.jpg)
Ben Hiura
Japan
Best movies:
Ballad of Narayama (1983)
Fort Graveyard (1965)
Steel Edge of Revenge (1969)
![六平直政](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/168/964/168964698_813dy6.jpg)
六平直政
Japan
Best movies:
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Love Letter (1995)
Sumo Do, Sumo Don't (1992)
![Yoshiyuki Morishita](http://image.pmgstatic.com/cache/resized/w88h116crop/files/images/creator/photos/167/260/167260343_1230c8.jpg)
Yoshiyuki Morishita
Japan
Best movies:
Fireworks (1997)
The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2003)
Heavenly Forest (2006)