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.

Keywords: japan, martial-arts, samurai, blackmail, sword, geisha, revenge, blood, violence,

Title: The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi
Imdb rate: 7.6
Imdb votes: 44,838
Year: 2003
Language: Japanese
Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Country: Japan
Director: Takeshi Kitano
Writers: Takeshi Kitano (screenplay), Kan Shimozawa (novels)
Actors:
Takeshi Kitano
Tadanobu Asano
Michiyo Yasuda
Taka Guadalcanal

Awards: 21 wins & 10 nominations.