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Movie Info

Release Date: September 06, 2003
Runtime: 116 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (9)
Genres:
Drama Action Adventure
Budget: $2,500,000
Revenue: $34,196,922
Original Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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πŸ…
87%
Tomatometer
75
75/100
Metacritic
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7.2/10
TMDB
945 votes
⭐
7.4/10
IMDb
53,215 votes
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Zatoichi

2003

"Blindness sharpens his senses, vengeance guides his blade."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Blind Swordman: Zatoichi? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Zatoichi - Der blinde Samurai? πŸ‡°πŸ‡· KO: μžν† μ΄μΉ˜? πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RU: Π—Π°Ρ‚ΠΎiΡ‡ΠΈ? πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄ RO: Samuraiul orb All international titles (9) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 4/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $2,500,000
Revenue: $34,196,922
Profit $31,696,922
ROI +1267.9% (13.7x)

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Keywords

#revenge 145 #martial arts 90 #aggressive 81 #japan 36 #blackmail 35 #sword 19 #samurai 14 #blind 10 #jidaigeki 10 #geisha 2

Trivia & Fun Facts about Zatoichi

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  • The film was shot on location in various parts of Japan, utilizing both natural landscapes and traditional set designs to create an authentic atmosphere reflective of the Edo period.

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  • In one scene, the character Zatoichi uses a traditional Japanese dice game to emphasize his gambling nature, a nod to the historical significance of such games in Japanese culture.

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  • Tadanobu Asano, who plays Zatoichi, underwent extensive sword training to authentically portray the character's martial arts skills, showcasing both precision and physicality.

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  • During a fight scene, a character's sword accidentally strikes a light fixture, causing a brief disruption in filming, which was later edited to maintain continuity.

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  • Zatoichi is part of a long-running franchise that includes films dating back to the 1960s, linking it to a rich cinematic history of the blind swordsman archetype in Japanese cinema.

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  • The film features a unique blend of traditional Japanese music and modern soundscapes, enhancing the emotional depth of the narrative and connecting the audience to the characters' struggles.

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