Japan,
2003, 116 min
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)VOD (1)
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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. (Via Vision Entertainment)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
European Film Awards
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (Screen International Award)
Hong Kong Film Awards
- 2005 - Best Film of Mainland and Taiwan
Venice Film Festival
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (Silver Lion - Award for Best Director)
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (Golden Lion for Best Film)
Toronto International Film Festival
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (People's Choice Award)
Sitges Film Festival
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (Best Feature Length Film)
- 2003 - Keiichi Suzuki (Best Music)
- 2003 - Takeshi Kitano (Audience Award Best Motion Picture)