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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is a 2004 action drama starring Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano and Yui Natsukawa. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $34.2 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2003. Critics gave it 75 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$34.2M
award won
1
Metascore
75
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The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 56m (116 min)
Genres
Action , Drama , Comedy , Crime
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi About?

The premise of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi without spoilers.

A charmingly optimistic blind masseur, Zatoichi, finds himself entangled in dangerous village politics and rival gang conflicts. Hired to settle scores is a skilled but troubled samurai, forcing Zatoichi to balance his secret swordsmanship with his peaceful nature. He must navigate treacherous situations while concealing his abilities, leading to a thrilling showdown of wit and steel.

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Cast & crew

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi Cast

Tadanobu Asano leads the cast, with Takeshi Kitano and Yui Natsukawa.

Ratings

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi 75 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi Box Office

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi grossed $34.2 million worldwide. $1.1 million came from the US and Canada and $33.1 million (97%) from the rest of the world.

2004 box office

Worldwide gross

$34.2M

US & Canada
$1.1M
International
$33.1M
US & Canada 3% Rest of the world 97%
Awards

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi Awards & Nominations

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2003.

1 win1 nomination1 ceremony

Details

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi Also Known As

23 alternative titles, including “The Blind Swordman: Zatoichi” and “Zatōichi”.

Also known as
  • The Blind Swordman: Zatoichi
  • Zatōichi
  • Zatoichi - Der blinde Samurai
  • Затоичи
  • Дзатоіті
  • 자토이치
  • Hiệp Sĩ Mù
  • Затоiчи
  • Samuraj
  • Затойчи
  • Zatoichi - sokea samurai
  • A szamuráj
+11 more
  • 座头市
  • זאטואיצ'י
  • Затоічі
  • Zatoichi, ο Τυφλός Σαμουράι
  • Zatoiči
  • Samuraiul orb
  • 盲俠座頭市
  • 盲劍俠
  • Zatoichi: Den blinde samurai
  • ซาโตอิจิ ไอ้บอดซามูไร
  • Zatoichi: The Blind Swordsman

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FAQ

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

When was The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi released?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi was released on July 23, 2004.

Who is in the cast of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi stars Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano and Yui Natsukawa.

How much did The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi make at the box office?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi grossed $34.2 million worldwide ($1.1 million domestic, $33.1 million international).

How is The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi rated?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi has 75 on Metacritic.

What awards did The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi win?

The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi won 1 award from 1 nomination, including People's Choice Award at the TIFF 2003.

Does The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi have a post-credit scene?

No. The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi in?

The original language of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi is Japanese.

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