Zatoichi's Flashing Sword
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7/11/1964Runtime
82 minsOverview
Blind masseur Zatoichi is nursed back to health by a young woman after he is shot by a gang member. Zatoichi, who had come to the village to repay a debt, now feels further indebted. He commits himself to use his amazing sword skills to help the young woman's father, whose river-crossing service is under attack by the same gang responsible for Zatoichi's wounds.
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A lean, purposeful samurai film where a blind swordsman's sense of obligation drives him into conflict to protect those who've shown him kindness. Zatoichi fights with economy and conviction, delivering brisk action punctuated by quieter moments of moral reckoning.
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