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Zatoichi (Blu-ray, 2014)

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This rare and highly sought-after Blu-ray Steelbook of 'beat' Takeshi Kitano's Zatoichi is a must-have for any Film & TV enthusiast. This edition, released in 2014, features the iconic actor in his directorial debut, alongside Tadanobu Asano. The Japanese-language film is subtitled in English, and the Steelbook includes additional features. With a runtime of 113 minutes, Zatoichi is a thrilling action and adventure film that will keep you on the edge of your seat. The genre-bending storyline and exceptional performances make this a true gem for any collector. Don't miss out on the opportunity to own this out-of-print UK edition. Please check photos for details, content and condition.

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Product Information

A retelling of the Zatoichi samurai epic. The blind master swordsman Zatoichi finds himself in a town in fear of a criminal gang.

Product Identifiers

EAN5021866098401

eBay Product ID (ePID)13048555917

Product Key Features

Actor'beat' Takeshi Kitano, Tadanobu Asano

Film/TV TitleZatoichi

Director'beat' Takeshi Kitano

LanguageJapanese

Subtitle LanguageEnglish

Run Time113 Mins

Release Year2014

FormatBlu-ray

FeaturesSteelbook, With Subtitles

GenreGeneral, Action & Adventure

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs1

Certificate18

Country/Region of ManufactureJapan

Additional InformationTakeshi Kitano, best known for such gangster films as VIOLENT COP, BOILING POINT, and BROTHER, makes his first period drama with ZATOICHI, an updating of the classic Japanese character portrayed by Shintaro Katsu in movies and television from 1962 to 1989. Zatoichi is a blind samurai who shuffles from town to town, righting wrongs with his remarkable sword hidden within his cane. He is also a masseuse who likes to gamble. Kitano serves as director, writer, co-editor, and star of the film, playing the protagonist under his acting name, Beat Takeshi. This version of Zatoichi, based on the stories of Kan Shimozawa, is more violent than the earlier series, as Kitano strives to make it more realistic. He has also infused a clever sense of humour, while cinematographer Katsumi Yanagishima adds beautiful depth of field to many scenes.<BR>When Zatoichi arrives in a small town, he unknowingly walks into a classic tale of revenge, as two women plot to kill the men who murdered their family. As Zatoichi becomes more involved, an eventual showdown with young samurai Hattori (Tadanobu Asano, who excelled in Takashi Miike's very violent ICHI THE KILLER) is inevitable. ZATOICHI is thrilling filmmaking at its best, an endlessly entertaining samurai epic from a man who fully understands the genre and is not afraid to take it to the next level.

ReviewsFilm 2004 - "...Fantastic... breathtaking and hugely enjoyable..." (Jonathan Ross), Sunday Times - ...Quite, quite brilliant..., The Sun - "...Lots of bloody, excellently choreographed fight scenes..." (Johnny Vaughn), Heat - ...An ultra entertaining romp... Dazzling..., Empire - ...KILL BILL? Zatoichi could wipe the floor with him!

Sound sourceDolby Digital

Movie/TV TitleZatoichi

Consumer AdviceContains strong bloody violence