Directed by:
Takeshi KitanoScreenplay:
Takeshi KitanoCinematography:
Katsumi YanagijimaComposer:
Keiichi SuzukiCast:
Takeshi Kitano, Michiyo Ookusu, Taka Guadalcanal, Daigorō Tachibana, Yūko Daike, Yui Natsukawa, Ittoku Kishibe, 石倉三郎, Akira Emoto, Hideboh, Daigaku Sekine, 浅野忠信 (more)Plots(1)
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. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Soundtracks
Zaitochi
Bande Originale du Film
Label: Milan
Year: 2003
Country: France
Format: CD, digital
Length: 01:06:25
1. | A Road To A Post-Town | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:36 |
2. | Firewood-Chopping And A Farmer Who Wants To Be A Samurai | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:08 |
3. | Ginzo's First Command | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:09 |
4. | The Naruto-Ya Rice Merchant Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 05:09 |
5. | The Gambling House Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:14 |
6. | The Wasteland Massacre And The Reminiscence Of Geisha | Keiichi Suzuki | 12:24 |
7. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over | Keiichi Suzuki | 10:45 |
8. | Constructors | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:14 |
9. | O-Kagura | Keiichi Suzuki | 01:30 |
10. | Zatoichi Showdown | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:17 |
11. | Festivo | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:44 |
12. | A Road To A Post-Town (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:31 |
13. | Ginzo's First Command (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:39 |
14. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 07:16 |
15. | Trailer (Musique De La Bande-Annonce) | Keiichi Suzuki | 00:49 |
Zaitochi
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Dreamusic
Year: 2003
Country: South Korea
Format: CD
Length: 01:06:25
1. | A Road To A Post-Town | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:36 |
2. | Firewood-Chopping And A Farmer Who Wants To Be A Samurai | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:08 |
3. | Ginzo's First Command | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:09 |
4. | The Naruto-Ya Rice Merchant Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 05:09 |
5. | The Gambling House Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:14 |
6. | The Wasteland Massacre And The Reminiscence Of Geisha | Keiichi Suzuki | 12:24 |
7. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over | Keiichi Suzuki | 10:45 |
8. | Constructors | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:14 |
9. | O-Kagura | Keiichi Suzuki | 01:30 |
10. | Zatoichi Showdown | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:17 |
11. | Festivo | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:44 |
12. | A Road To A Post-Town (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:31 |
13. | Ginzo's First Command (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:39 |
14. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 07:16 |
15. | Trailer | Keiichi Suzuki | 00:49 |
Zaitochi
Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
Label: Dreamusic
Year: 2003
Country: Japan
Format: CD
Length: 01:06:25
1. | A Road To A Post-Town | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:36 |
2. | Firewood-Chopping And A Farmer Who Wants To Be A Samurai | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:08 |
3. | Ginzo's First Command | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:09 |
4. | The Naruto-Ya Rice Merchant Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 05:09 |
5. | The Gambling House Massacre | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:14 |
6. | The Wasteland Massacre And The Reminiscence Of Geisha | Keiichi Suzuki | 12:24 |
7. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over | Keiichi Suzuki | 10:45 |
8. | Constructors | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:14 |
9. | O-Kagura | Keiichi Suzuki | 01:30 |
10. | Zatoichi Showdown | Keiichi Suzuki | 02:17 |
11. | Festivo | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:44 |
12. | A Road To A Post-Town (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 04:31 |
13. | Ginzo's First Command (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 03:39 |
14. | A House On Fire And Massacres All Over (Alternate Mix) | Keiichi Suzuki | 07:16 |
15. | Trailer | Keiichi Suzuki | 00:49 |