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Synopsis

The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.

Year1962
CountryJapan
Director
Cinematic Threads
Quentin Tarantino (who cited this particular film as a primary influence on his aesthetic, and it's easy to see why, particularly in his Kill Bill films).

Films with Similar Themes

yakuza violence · honor and code · disability and capability · gambling · village conflict