Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (Criterion Collection) - BLU-RAY
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- Genre: Action
- Description: The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen's great heroes an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters. The films that feature him are variously pulse-pounding, hilarious, stirring, and completely off-the-wall. This deluxe set features the string of twenty-five Zatoichi films made between 1962 and 1973, collected in one package for the first time.
- Title: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (Criterion Collection)
- Format: Blu-ray
- MPAA Rating: NR (Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA) film-rating system is used in the United States and its territories to rate a film's suitability for certain audiences.)
- Studio: Criterion Collection
- Release Date: 09/13/2016
- Genre: Action
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- Product Name: Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman (Criterion Collection) - BLU-RAY
- UPC: 715515170611
The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen's great heroes an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters. The films that feature him are variously pulse-pounding, hilarious, stirring, and completely off-the-wall. This deluxe set features the string of twenty-five Zatoichi films made between 1962 and 1973, collected in one package for the first time.
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The colossally popular Zatoichi films make up the longest-running action series in Japanese history and created one of the screen's great heroes an itinerant blind masseur who also happens to be a lightning-fast swordsman. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy Shintaro Katsu became an instant superstar, lending a larger-than-life presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who lives staunchly by a code of honor and delivers justice in every town and village he enters. The films that feature him are variously pulse-pounding, hilarious, stirring, and completely off-the-wall. This deluxe set features the string of twenty-five Zatoichi films made between 1962 and 1973, collected in one package for the first time.
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In an empire ruled by fear, the people's only hope is the ultimate weapon: Zatoichi (Takeshi Kitano) -- a blind, nomadic samurai whose sword has made him a hero and whose courage has made him a legend. Determined to help the desperate residents of a village, Zatoichi seeks justice through revenge. Inventive and bold, this film shines with its riveting action and breathtaking stunts.
This action-packed revival of the classic Zatoichi series was directed, written, co-edited by and stars Takeshi Kitano (Battle Royale, Merry Christmas, Mr Lawrence). In an empire ruled by fear, the people's only hope is the ultimate weapon Zatoichi. A blind, nomadic samurai whose sword has made him a hero and whose courage has made him a legend. Determined to help the desperate residents of a village, Zatoichi seeks justice through revenge.The winner of the prestigious Silver Lion for Best Director at the 2003 Venice International Film Festival, Midnight Eye called it Inchpure cinematic magicInch. 1500 copies only.Special Features & Technical Specs 1080p High-definition presentation on Blu-ray NEW Audio Commentary by film historian and author Sean Redmond The Making Of The Blind Swordsman Zatoichi Crew InterviewsTheatrical TrailerAudio Japanese DTS HD 5.1 Surround + LPCM 2.0 StereoEnglish SubtitlesOriginal Aspect Ratio 1.85 1Limited edition slipcase with unique artwork
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