Name: Zatoichi
Director: —
Released: 1962

Zatoichi

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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 DNA

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).

Quentin Tarantino cited this particular film as a primary influence on his aesthetic, particularly evident in his Kill Bill films.

— Quentin Tarantino · Criterion Collection essay 'The Tale of Zatoichi: Blind Swordsman and Social Crusader' by Dennis Lim

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