Adventures of zatoichi 1964 zatoichis revenge 1965 zatoichi and the doomed man. When some dice fall out of the bag, ichi figures it is dirty money. Each post is going to cover three films, and once we finish covering the core 25 films of the. There is a lot happening in this movie, we learn more about the master who taught zatoichi his. The blind swordsman 1989 page 1 of 1 previous next page. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy shintaro katsu became an instant superstar, lending a largerthanlife presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who.
He made 24 installments between 1962 and 1973, and made the last one 16 years later in 1989. By far, one of japans most timehonored screen personas. He learns of hikonoichi s recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, osayo, in a brothel. All in all, the merged company had purchased the vhs licensing and distribution rights to episodes 115 and 1720. Through deceit, murder, and trickery the village leaders have forced villagers to incur debts. Zatoichis revenge 1965 04031965 jp adventure, action, drama 1h 24m user score. Ichis investigation into these injustices uncovers a corrupt alliance between government officials and criminals, putting the blind swordsman on a bloody path. Nearing the village of his sensei, zatoichi decides to pay the teacher a visit, only to learn that he has been murdered and his daughter forced into prostitution. First, hes riding in a cart talking about how much he loves the sun on his face when he loses a rice ball.
Not to be confused with the similarly dubbed tenth installment, zatoichis revenge, this is really not so much a true vengeance story since ichi isnt seeking retribution for a personal loss. Zatichi learns the origin of his famous cane sword, and discovers it may soon fail in battle. Director akira inoue may not be the most accomplished of the hired. Hes a lowranking blind masseur who lives by the yakuza code and answers his foes with a deadly cane sword. Zatoichi s revenge is a highlight of the franchise because of its brutal story, gloomy atmosphere and despicable antagonists. As the films title implies, zatoichis revenge pulls him out of the bynow. Other than that, theres not much i can say about him, but one things for sure. The blind masseur shintaro katsu vows to avenge his murdered mentor. The dvds of all 26 films in the series are worth buying. When zatoichi learns of the tragic death, he sets out on a brutal quest of revenge that wont be satisfied until the man responsible has paid the ultimate price and the prostitute prisoners are finally freed.
Mar 19, 2004 set in the 19th century, the film has kitano himself as the blind masseur and itinerant wiseguywarrior zatoichi, a legendary character familiar in japan from tv specials and movies starring. Zatoichi at large, zatoichi goyotabi is a 1972 japanese film directed by kazuo mori. Released in 1965, zatoichis revenge is the 10th movie of the zatoichi series. The blind swordsman meets a dying man who makes zatoichi promise to deliver a large sum of money to his young son, taichi. Blind swordsmans vengeance is the thirteenth film in the series. With shintaro katsu, masayo banri, ryuzo shimada, hajime mitamura. It has a cast of characters that want to do good but struggle to because of their flaws. In his dying wish, a fatally wounded yakuza named tamekichi asks ichi to take a large sum of money to his son taichi. Once again, ichi happens upon a dying person, this time a man felled by bandits, who with his dying breath hands over a bag of money and mutters the name, taichi. Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, hikonoichi, so he decides to visit.
For whatever reason, chambara released the titles in no particular order. Zatoichis vengeance, zatoichi no uta ga kikoeru is a 1966 japanese chambara film directed by tokuzo tanaka and starring shintaro katsu as the blind masseur zatoichi. Blind swordsman 11 zatoichi and the doomed man with 25 film sequels and upwards of 100 tv episodes. Zatoichis revenge is a 1965 japanese chambara film directed by akira inoue and starring. After zatoichi learns of his senseis murder he uncovers a horrible conspiracy involving the local government and crime family.
Here zatoichi meets his older brother, yoshiro tomisaburo wakayama, lone wolf and cub, and soon after the two find themselves chased by bandits and. Zatoichi is a criticallyacclaimed recent entry in a decadeslong japanese media franchise, but i regrettably found it to be rather poor, with limp, meandering pacing and fun yet uninteresting. Nov 25, 20 its the little things that make life grand. In a violent attempt to force a young woman into prostitution, zatoichis old master is killed in cold blood. Zatoichis revenge trailer itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind zatoichi, is near the village of his teacher, hikonoichi, so he decides to visit. This is a list of all the zatoichi movies starring shintaro katsu. Zatoichis revenge 1965, zatoichi and the doomed man 1965, zatoichi. This is also done by ronin, who have lost their place in society, but we also see samurais. Arriving in a village plagued by corruption and deceit, zatichi vows to avenge his slain master.
Tatsugoros men try to balk on paying, but zatoichi easily overpowers. Zatoichis revenge is just as enjoyable and exciting as the 9 films. Zatoichis revenge nearing the village of his sensei, zatoichi decides to pay the teacher a visit, only to learn that he has been murdered and his daughter forced into prostitution. The ronin calmly departs, with a warning that the two of them are not finished. Zatoichis revenge is the only zatoichi film directed by akira inoue, who also did one installment each for the sleepy eyes of death and lone wolf and cub series. Not to be confused with the similarly dubbed tenth installment, zatoichi s revenge, this is really not so much a true vengeance story since ichi isnt seeking retribution for a personal loss. Zatoichi s vengeance season 1, episode 050266 after a bloody mission to deliver a large sum of money to a dying man s son, zatichi questions his violent lifestyle and his future as a.
Completed by director kazuo mori only a few months later, the tale of zatoichi continues begins exactly where the first film ends with the blind masseur once again on the road. Zatoichis revenge is the tenth episode in the 26part film series devoted to the character of zatoichi. Zatoichis revenge is a 1965 japanese chambara film directed by akira inoue and starring shintaro katsu as the blind masseur zatoichi. And theres really only one blind samurai worth his salt. The character, a blind masseur and blademaster, was created by novelist kan shimozawa this originally minor character was developed for the screen by daiei film now kadokawa daiei studio. With shintaro katsu, tatsuo endo, takashi etajima, ryutaro gomi. Both are set during the late edo period 1830s and 1840s. Itinerant masseur and master swordsman, the blind zatoichi, is near the village of. Overview of zatoichis revenge, 1965, directed by akira inoue, with shintaro katsu, norihei miki, mikiko tsubouchi, at turner classic movies. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures zatoichis vengeance is the thirteenth episode in the 26part film series devoted to the. Mar 10, 2017 zatoichi is a criticallyacclaimed recent entry in a decadeslong japanese media franchise, but i regrettably found it to be rather poor, with limp, meandering pacing and fun yet uninteresting. He learns of hikonoichis recent robbery and murder and the imprisonment of his virginal daughter, osayo, in a brothel. After zatoichi learns of his senseis murder he uncovers a.
It was the 23rd film in the zatoichi film series and the first distributed by toho, while all others were distributed by daiei. A senseless act of murder by the leader of a prostitution ring causes the vengeful blind swordsman to lash out in this entry into the longrunning zatoichi series. Its the only film from the series directed by akira inoue, which is a bit rare for a director only doing one. This film has a lot more complex plot but is significantly shorter. Now indebted to the family, he works to protect their ferry business from local thugs. Promising to make a delivery for a dying man, the blind swordsman zatoichi comes across the usual crime gangs but also meets a blind monk who brings into question his use of violence. Movie trailer for takeshi kitanos adaptation of zatoichi this feature is not available right now. After zatoichi learns of his senseis murder he uncovers a horrible conspiracy involving the local government. When zatoichi learns of the tragic death, he sets out on a brutal quest of revenge that wont be satisfied until the man responsible has. Although five of my top ten samurai movies were directed by the great akira kurosawa, there. I more than recommend zatoichis revenge, as it is another solid installment in the zatoichi franchise. Apr 24, 2006 part of the final battle in zatoichi s revenge. Nearing the village of his sensei, zatoichi decides to pay the teacher a visit, only to. Returning director kimiyoshi yasuda and screenwriter shozaburo asai masterfully weave together a variety of narrative threads and tonal registers.
Zatoichi, zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of japans longestrunning series of films, as well as a television series. The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures. Through friendship with denroku, a local dice thrower and devoted father, ichi uncovers an unholy alliance between the governor and the area. That all this is done with a light touch mitigates things to a degree, so it was still enjoyable. Ichis investigation into these injustices uncovers a corrupt alliance between government officials and criminals, putting the blind swordsman on a bloody path of retribution in one of the series darkest entries.
With shintaro katsu, shigeru amachi, jun hamamura, mayumi ogawa. Zatoichis revenge msmichel the 10th entry in the long running series finds our hero discovering that a friend has been slain and that the friends daughter is being put to work in a brothel. After being wounded in a fight, zatoichi is nursed to health by a young woman and her father. Adventures of zatoichi 1964 the criterion collection. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company. The fights, though more competent in their choreography, do seem like they have been done before. Adventures of zatoichi adventures of a blind man 1965. This film is much different from the other zatoichi films that i have seen. The movie begins with a contrast between the different sides of zatoichi.
Little pleasures, like steaming hot pie pizza or rhubarb, a good comic book, a fine beer, killer klowns, spaghetti westerns or even a giant robot flick. Beat takeshi kitano directs and plays the title role in this tribute to the wildly popular blind swordsman of japanese cinema who was the hero of more. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures zatoichi challenged is the seventeenth episode in the 26part film series devoted to the character of. The blind swordsman wanders into a town to celebrate the new year. The blind swordsman the blind swordsman s revenge 17 7. The film goes away from the previous three or four films that had more humorous elements and might be the most serious entry in the franchise. There, he befriends a young woman whose father has gone missing. Zatoichi and the chess expert blind swordsman and the chess expert 1965. The colossally popular zatoichi films make up the longestrunning action series in japanese history and created one of the screens great heroes. Zatoichis revenge 1965 zatoichis revenge 1965 user. Set in the 19th century, the film has kitano himself as the blind masseur and itinerant wiseguywarrior zatoichi, a legendary character familiar in japan from tv specials and movies starring. Zatoichis revenge was the 10th release in the franchise and came out in 1965.
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